Chris Gillis
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Air Cargo
Logistics providers weigh workforce reductions amid drop in trade
Third-party logistics providers engaged in international trade are facing the difficult decision of whether to thin staff or even close altogether in the face of…
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Customs brokers applaud US Customs keeping borders open to cargo
Members of the Washington, D.C.-based National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America interviewed by American Shipper this week generally praised CBP for permitting the…
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Industry members flock to maritime agency’s supply chain innovation teams
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said there has been no shortage of container-shipping industry members willing to participate in its initiative to identify ways to…
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US medical suppliers get antitrust clearance to collaborate during pandemic
The Justice Department said joint logistics operations among five American medical supply distributors to provide protective medical gear to virus hot spots does not violate…
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American Shipper
Ocean cargo continues to flow to the Port of Alaska
Despite COVID-19 concerns, the Port of Alaska and ocean carriers calling Anchorage insist that ships loaded with containers will continue to arrive on schedule.
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Damco meets pandemic logistics challenge head-on
No one was prepared for the global shipping disruption caused by COVID-19, but Mike Meierkort said Damco’s resiliency program is “the closest thing to having…
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US Customs prioritizes clearance of medical supplies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will do its part to keep imports of medical gear flowing efficiently into the country.
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Ocean carriers asked to ‘exercise restraint’ on container charges
FIATA questions the reasonableness of assessing demurrage and detention charges against shippers and forwarders during pandemic.
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Maersk completes $545 million Performance Team acquisition
Global container carrier sails deeper into North American warehouse and distribution services.
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US Customs expands services for-hire program
Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen said additional reimbursable services agreements help Customs and Border Protection facilitate commerce during COVID-19 pandemic.
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