A Message from Rod Flegenheimer
At Flegenheimer International, we like to make it a point to get out of the office and do things that help us better our knowledge so we can provide the best service possible to our clients. We are involved with …
Category: port of long beach
Delays Due to Congestion at West Coast Ports
Congestion is being experienced at Los Angeles/ Long Beach Ports that causes delay for containers being picked up and going on rail for inland move. There are multiple factors that attributes to the congestion: Import surge explains terminal congestion, capacity …
Important Information for All Importers
Ocean Importers – Please Read The International Longshoremen’s Association’s labor contract covering labor on the East and Gulf coasts is due to expire at midnight on February 6, 2013. Negotiations continue between the ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance but …
Labor Strike – Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach
As many of our importers are aware, there has been a disruption of services at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach due to a strike by clerical workers. The clerks walked out at APM ( Pier 400), one of the …
Reminder to Ocean Importers
Effective August 1, 2012, the Pier Pass (or Traffic Mitigation Fee) at Los Angeles/Long Beach terminals will increase from $60.00 to $61.50 per 20’ container and from $120.00 to $123.00 per 40’ container. These higher rates will apply to any …
4th of July Holiday and Work Stoppage
To all our ocean freight importers: Please note that the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with other ports around the country, will be closed on Wednesday July 4, in observance of Independence Day. In addition, all West Coast ports …
Important Port Fees Update
Port Fees at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port will go in effect October 1, 2008 Beginning 10/01/08 all containers going in and out of the ports, including intermodal cargo trucked to or from off-dock to rail yards, cargo to or …
Seals, fees, labeling, and other issues
We’ve assembled some items that are of interest to importers/exporters. If you have any feedback on these items, please send us an e-mail at newsletterf@flegenheimer.com or give us a call at: (310) 322-4366. Mandated seals on all containers in transit …