This week, U.S. industry associations urged the White House to intervene in stalled talks between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators to prevent a potential strike amid strained global supply chains. U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a new rule, effective Aug. 23, allowing the sharing of unredacted information on suspect imports with right holders and requiring a 30-day determination on copyright infringement cases. Congressman David Valadao introduced the Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act to create a task force addressing cargo theft and supply chain fraud, as theft incidents continue to rise. Meanwhile, with shipping volumes through the Red Sea at record lows due to Houthi rebel attacks, carriers are rerouting vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding significant transit time and impacting the peak shipping season. US exporters informed the Federal Maritime Commission that inconsistent information about container drop-off dates and vessel schedules is causing higher costs and delays, prompting the FMC to push for standardized tracking and cargo data across US ports. Read the full articles for comprehensive coverage on these developments.
Weekly Freight Report: June 28, 2024
June 28th, 2024
SC Ports Strikes Deal with ILA to Fully Open Leatherman Marine Terminal
The Port of Charleston’s Hugh K. Leatherman Marine Terminal is ramping up operations after a settlement between the South Carolina Ports Authority and the International Longshoremen’s Association, ending a dispute that has kept the terminal largely offline since 2021.
Imports of Copyright-Infringing Articles Get Amended Rules
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s new rule, effective Aug. 23, allows sharing unredacted information on suspect imports with right holders and requires a 30-day determination on copyright infringement cases.
Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Talks
Dozens of U.S. industry associations are urging the White House to intervene in stalled negotiations between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators to prevent a potential strike amid already strained global supply chains.
California Congressman Introduces Bill to Address Growing Cargo Theft Issue
Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives aims to address the growing issue of cargo theft and supply chain fraud by creating a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force and authorizing $100 million for fiscal years 2025-2029.
Red Sea Delays the 'New Normal' Headed into Peak Shipping Season
With shipping volumes through the Red Sea at record lows due to Houthi rebel attacks, ocean carriers are rerouting vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding significant transit time and impacting the peak shipping season starting in August.
Shippers Urge FMC to Address Shifting Dates for Dropping Off Exports
US exporters have informed the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) that inconsistent information about container drop-off dates and vessel schedules is causing higher costs and delays, with the FMC’s Maritime Transportation Data Initiative aiming to provide standardized tracking and cargo data across US ports.
