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

Once again, there are rumblings of discontent coming from the labor talks taking place on the US West Coast. As we have yet to receive any formal statements from the ILWU, we’re sifting through stories, rumors, and murmurings to try and build a clear picture of the situation to avoid unnecessary frustration like we saw...Read More

Rail storage fees have been a contentious issue in the shipping industry, with shippers, ocean carriers, and railroads struggling to find a solution that satisfies all parties. Amidst this uncertainty, it’s crucial for businesses to have a trusted logistics partner to navigate the ever-changing landscape.   According to a recent Freightwaves article, a coalition of...Read More

Rates are back in the news as contract season sees rising prices and fluctuations, putting pressure on negotiated General Rate Increases (GRI) with climbing spot rates. It might seem like a simple case of supply and demand driving costs, but long-term, the decisions made during contract negotiations last a year; one of the benefits of...Read More