United States
February 22, 2019
Cash Deposits Required for Uninsured Cargo Aboard Yantian Express
A two-month wait for cargo aboard fire-hit Yantian Express underscores the importance of cargo insurance.
READ MORE >February 18, 2019
Georgia Ports Authority Announces Large Expansion
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced plans to expand the port of Savannah and accommodate increasing numbers of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). The port expects to be able to handle 37 cranes and six 14,000 teu ships simultaneously by 2024.
READ MORE >February 4, 2019
Happy Chinese New Year and Year of the Pig
The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is here, and all EMO China offices are on a long holiday from February 4-10. Customers with urgent shipments may contact their EMO Trans representatives for guidance.
READ MORE >January 30, 2019
Cold Weather Adversely Affecting Train Operations
Due to severe cold weather conditions in its Canadian and U.S. Midwest rail network, CN Rail has announced the implementation of train length restrictions to ensure safe operations when cold temperatures fall below -25C. Shorter trains may mean reduced weekly capacity. At…
READ MORE >January 24, 2019
How U.S. Government Shutdown is Affecting Cargo
FlyingTypers recently interviewed Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the U.S.- based Airforwarders Association if and how the current U.S. government shutdown is impacting his members. Fried notes, “The air cargo industry’s successful efforts to work with Congress and the TSA…
READ MORE >January 16, 2019
Chinese Lunar New Year is Coming Up
The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is around the corner, and all Chinese offices will have a long holiday from February 4-10. Our offices in China have advised that, due to China customs operations, customers should not plan to ship cargo…
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