Please see the following update from the Port of NY/NJ advising of their winter weather plan for 2015-2016.
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Posted November 30, 2015
Volume 5, Issue 2 of the WSSA Grapevine is now available!
Our Fall/Winter issue features the latest news on the upcoming SOLAS weight certification requirement, an update on the labor situation on both the East and West coasts, a glance at the latest WSSA member event, and much more.
Click here for instant access to WSSA's Fall/Winter 2015 Issue of Grapevine.
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Posted November 25, 2015
After failing to reach an agreement on the salary increase between the Chilean government and the public sector, state employees in Chile are conducting a national strike today, November 25th, and tomorrow, November 26th.
Many public services will not be available, which may cause cargo not to be allowed in terminals and potential delays on documentations, inspections, etc.
Please be advised of this situation and take preventive measures as needed. We will keep you updated regarding the status of the strike.
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Posted November 24, 2015
All exporters, importers, freight forwarders and carriers must prepare for the upcoming global regulation requiring every packed container to have a verified container weight prior to loading on a vessel. The international treaty mandated by SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and published by the World Shipping Council applies to all container shipments wherever loaded and will be effective July 1st, 2016. Overweight containers contributed to the MSC Napoli break up and subsequent beaching off the UK Coast in 2007, along with other vessel accidents.
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Posted November 16, 2015
Alison Leavitt, Managing Director of WSSA, will be a featured speaker at the annual Cargo Logistics America Conference in San Diego, CA, December 2 -3, 2015.
"Cargo Logistics America addresses the needs of cargo owners, managers and agents who contract the flow of goods through American supply chains. CLA encompasses the entire cargo spectrum – all major transportation modes and all cargo types, under one roof. If your company has a supply chain that runs through America – you will want to attend".
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