The Lacey Act Phase VII update is coming up after the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reviews the HTS numbers to finalize the list of impacted plant products. Initially passed in 1900, the Lacey Act is an anti-trafficking bill aimed at wildlife, plants, and fish, which the 2008 Farm Bill expanded to cover...Read More
The global appetite for fresh produce, seafood, and meats is not just a trend – it’s a growing demand that shows no sign of slowing down. As consumers across the world become more discerning and aware of the health and taste benefits of freshly sourced food, the logistical challenges of delivering perishables in prime condition...Read More
Moving into the heart of hurricane season, we’re reminded daily by the deadly wildfires in Maui that everything can change in the blink of an eye. Whether it’s unforeseen labor action like we saw earlier this year, natural disasters and acts of God, or accidents, preparing contingency plans for your supply chain is important all...Read More
The logistics industry is a behemoth of different people, services, industries and networks, all working together to support every facet of international trade and the supply chain. Maintaining relationships, staying on top of emerging trends and technologies, and meeting the present and future thought leaders of our industry often takes us out of the office....Read More
April has been a busy month for unions, and signs are positive, albeit cryptic. After early rail issues, both BNSF and NS have announced agreements on vacation days, holiday pay, and sick time. Despite a kerfuffle regarding the Good Friday holiday, the ILWU and PMA look like they’ll eventually follow in the footsteps of rail...Read More
Reports from Bloomberg that the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are shut down today have come in as ILWU members withheld labor again this morning after effectively shutting down the port last night. The Pacific Maritime Association, the party representing the ocean carriers and terminals in contract negotiations, stated, “ILWU Local 13 withheld...Read More
Over the last month, I was fortunate to attend three different conferences where we met with international freight forwarders from all over the world. During these conferences, we have numerous opportunities to sit with our current partners and meet new ones. Each conference has multiple opportunities for connecting, from the one-on-one meetings that we do...Read More
One thing we are incredibly proud of at Edward J. Zarach & Associates is the number of associates, clients, friends, and family who have asked us for our advice on sending donations and support to the impacted communities of Syria and Turkey after a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands. Transportation companies have been...Read More
Equipment imbalances can overcomplicate difficult situations, especially when ocean carriers have blanked sailings to adjust capacity due to falling demand. While the movement of ocean freight is, at its simplest definition, a way to move cargo and inventory between nations with trade relationships, the movement of equipment is another part of the equation. Anyone who...Read More
Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is a major holiday in Asia and known to be the largest human migration period on the planet as families come together, exchange gifts, and celebrate the start of the new year according to the lunar calendar. Typically falling between January 21 and February 20, the exact date varies...Read More
