Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets and club warehouse stores, to notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. Food products covered by the law…
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Seafood: COOL! (Country of Origin Labeling)
Posted in 10+2, ACE, China, containers, country of orgin, customs, customs food, cuttlefish, dairy, duties, fda, Fish and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife fees, Food & Drug, free trade, freight, fsis, FSVP, importer responsibility, india, indian shrimp, international import export, labeling, port of long beach, port of los angeles, port of oakland, ports, prior notice, produce, rice, seafood, shrimp, squid, terminals, trade, tuna, usda, west coast Tagged with: ace, agriculture maerketing services, CBP, containers, COOL, customs, customs broker, fda, Fish & Wildlife, fish and wildlife, food, freight, fruit, fsis, FSMA, GSP, import, Import Permit, international trade, labeling, NMFS, ocean freight, perishables, PGA, port congestion, port of long beach, port of los angeles, produce, seafood, shellfish, shipments, terminals, trade, truckers, Tuna, USDA, vegetables, westcoast ports
Pier Pass Fees Increase Announcement by Marine Terminal Operators at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (Effective August 8, 2016)
The announcement was posted on the Pier Pass Website on July 8, 2016. To all our ocean importers, please be aware of the following: Beginning August 8th, the TMF will be increased to $70.49 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) or…
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Container Weight Limitations
United States has a regulatory requirements on all cargo overland movement within North America. It is governed by weight restriction laws by both federal and local government agencies. There are serious consequences should you exceed the legal limits, such as…
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Update on Port Labor Shortages
On November 3, 2014, ILWU and PMA sent their immediate release regarding current issues at the port. First actions on th part of ILWU was brought over the weekend causing Port of Tacoma and Seattle to shut down after 1/2…
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Latest Update: Port Congestion and Driver Shortage at Port of Long Beach
October 6, 2014. San Diego – American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello told the annual ATA Management Conference & Exhibition that freight volumes in the trucking industry continue to grow, but the looming driver shortage could hold back industry…
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APL Advisory on Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach Closures
September 23rd, 2014 Port of Los Angeles/Port of Long Beach closures Dear APL Valued Customer, Please be aware of the interruption of regular operating conditions at many Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals after a fire…
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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…
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