July 24, 2024
LTL, LCL, FTL and FCL Guide
Freight shipping is full of acronyms, but what do they mean, and how do you choose the best option for your cargo? Whether you are managing domestic deliveries or international…
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July 19, 2024
Global Outage Disrupts Cargo; Air Carriers Resuming Normal Operations
A global technology outage today has affected the transportation and logistics sector and caused disruptions in cargo operations. EMO Trans has not been affected by this outage; however, several airlines have reported impacts to their flight schedules today, including delays…
READ MORE >July 10, 2024
Union Calls More ‘Warning Strikes’ at German Ports as Talks Restart
German trade union ver.di has called on its members to take part in ’warning strikes’ that threaten to paralyze German sea ports before round four of negotiations begin. The fourth round of collective bargaining will be on July 11 and…
READ MORE >July 9, 2024
Threat of North American Port Strikes has Shippers on Edge
The threat of port strikes across North America continues to send jitters across already stressed supply chains. Canada’s Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) over the weekend ruled that a planned 72-hour strike against DP World in Canada went against the country’s…
READ MORE >July 2, 2024
Panama Canal Announces New Draft and Daily Transits Increases
On June 27, the Panama Canal Authority announced an increase to its draft and daily transits. An Advisory to Shipping stated that the maximum authorized draft was raised last week from 46 to 47 feet (14.33 meters), and will increase to…
READ MORE >July 1, 2024
BIS Releases New Edition of “Don’t Let This Happen to You!”
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Enforcement has published an updated version of Don’t Let This Happen to You!, a compendium of case examples highlighting BIS criminal and administrative enforcement efforts. This information is particularly…
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Should You Lease or Buy a Warehouse?
Business owners looking for storage space may face the dilemma of renting or buying a warehouse. It's not an easy decision, especially for new business owners who may not fully…
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