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Jun 3, 2024 | Newsletter June 2024

The new rules governing the billing of demurrage and detention invoices went into effect on May 28th. Regardless of the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association’s (OCEMA) petition for a delay and the World Shipping Council’s (WSC) legal challenge, the rule is in effect and ocean carriers are required to invoice the shipper, consignee or contract holder for demurrage and detention charges.

OCEMA has also been issued a cease and desist order on “box rules” enabling motor carriers to use their chassis of choice.

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ILA ON STRIKE

Oct 3, 2024

It is official, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is on strike. For months now, they have been threatening a strike and now have made good on that "promise." The ILA contract expired last night, September 30th, and represents 45,000 dock workers...

BURNING DELIVERIES

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We did our thing out to the Playa again this year in support of Burning Man. We delivered all kinds of things...art installations, camping gear, food items, you name it. It is amazing to watch Black Rock City come to life and then return to desert.

GATE FEE INCREASES

Oct 3, 2024

The Extended Hour Gate Fee at SSA's terminal in Oakland will increase from $40 to $45 effective November 1, 2025. The fee is assessed on every container regardless of the time of day it is transacted. While this increase is specific to SSA, be prepared for the other...

DEVINE ABOUT TOWN

Oct 3, 2024

SHOWCASING ADVOCACY Devine was honored to host Assemblymember Mike Gibson's (D-Carson) "launch party" for his report on ports and goods movement. Legislators, port officials, and supply chain stakeholders were all in attendance. We thank Assembly member Gibson for his...

NAME THAT PART

Oct 3, 2024

Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good luck!

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