Becky Lamson

HOUSTON: OCEAN MARKET UPDATE Monday, October 7, 2024 Good Morning Houston Importers!   While negotiations continue, the terminals have re-opened and operations resumed. The Port of Houston *did* operate a Saturday Gate 10/5 to allow the trade access to cargo ASAP.   Please note, some of the Carriers have still announced surcharges surrounding future loaded containers. These surcharges range between $1500-$3000/40’ container as they categorize it as “Port Charges.” Some carriers are implementing this fee as early as October 8th for any container loaded on 10/08 & beyond.   Expeditors will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they are received. We will also continue to provide Port Monitoring as the situation continues to unfold over the next week or so. 

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Cross-border logistics comes with its challenges, but having the right expertise can make all the difference. Proud to be part of a team at EFW that helps simplify the complexities of customs, freight coordination, and warehousing for Mexico operations. It's all about finding smarter ways to keep supply chains moving efficiently. 🚛🌐 🛂 #SupplyChainEfficiency #LogisticsChallenges #CrossBorderLogistics

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Shippers ICYMI: On January 27, 2025, UPS will change the definition of the 40 lb minimum overlength penalty. Although UPS announced this change on October 21st, details regarding the dimensional calculations have yet to surface. For many shippers, if you are not getting hit with this cost today, it will be difficult to identify the impact this will have on your business based on the way UPS passes over information. Typically, UPS will only pass over information on length, width and height if it triggers a cost event.   FedEx typically provides this information 90% of the time, even if it doesn't trigger a cost event. With UPS it isn't as clear.   If you don't have a technology provider or a BI partner who can easily access this data, please make sure you are looking into the new rules around this change, so you don't get hit with penalties in January. #TransportationInsight

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The AJC Group’s marketing team gathered input from a member of each team so they could share their view, advice and input about their positions within each division. These are really fun to read and see each team members responses and different views. Check out the post about Edison with the ELS team! #interviews #input #sales #marketing

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Latest updates on the Global Logistics Market.

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ILA Strike Begins. Be in the Know!! Drayage Impact Timeline: Closed for a day: Expect disruptions for 5-7 days. Closed for a week: Disruptions could last 3-4 months. Closed for a month: The situation could become extremely unpredictable. West Coast Impact: The West Coast won’t feel the strike’s impact for about a month. Rerouting won’t happen immediately due to the Panama Canal and customers waiting to see the strike’s duration. Ocean Market Updates: Ocean rates may increase for Europe-West Coast routes. SSLs haven’t commented yet due to the strike’s uncertain duration.

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Big shifts ahead for truckload freight... 🚛 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year, with rates expected to rise as demand picks up and capacity tightens. We're looking at a 3-6% increase in U.S. truckload rates and 4-7% growth for cross-border shipments, thanks to growing trade with Mexico. The markets moving fast, are you prepared to keep up? Stay ahead of the game with Ascent Global Logistics.

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🚨 Port Strike Update 🚨 The ongoing strike is affecting East and Gulf Coast ports from Maine to Texas. Union president Harold Daggett warns that if this continues, we could face significant economic repercussions, including shortages and rising prices, especially for perishables. The union is pushing for a $5-per-hour pay increase annually over six years, while the USMX claims to have offered wage hikes exceeding 50%. Disputes over automation are also a concern, with the union citing job security issues. Despite over 200 groups urging intervention, President Biden is prioritizing collective bargaining and has chosen not to use his powers to stop the strike. The administration is monitoring the situation and encouraging negotiations, but progress is slow. I anticipate this strike will lead to rate increases and substantial congestion when operations resume, with effects worsening if it continues for several more days. I’m closely monitoring developments and strategizing for the post-strike scenario to effectively manage the situation. #PortStrike #SupplyChain #EconomicImpact #CollectiveBargaining #FiveGLogistic

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I wanted to share my forecast for the first half of 2025 for the dry van truckload sector (link below). A few quick bullet points: •Even with concerns about tariffs and a potential major port strike, there are enough demand tailwinds due to lower interest rates and the "animal spirits" by the business community from President Trump's victory in November that we should see increased demand for trucking freight in 2025. •If I had to guess, by mid-2025, I expect we will see the trucking ton-mile index I coauthor with Yemisi Bolumole, PhD showing ~2% year-over-year gains. This isn't as strong as the gains we saw in 2013-2014 or in Q2 2017 through Q3 2018 because I do not expect a large increase in oil & gas well drilling because the price of crude oil and natural gas, coupled with record U.S. production of both commodities, makes increased drilling activity uneconomical. •I expect the residential construction sector will be the primary driver of elevated freight volumes, followed by machinery and motor vehicles (sectors set to benefit from lower interest rates). •My guess is we will see the primary service PPI for the dry van TL sector up about 4% year-over-year by June 2025 (currently down 0.7% year-over-year), with increases by the second half of the year in the 6-10% range. Implication: we should have some good tailwinds for demand blowing in dry van TL carriers' favor in 2025. My hope is those tailwinds don't get extinguished by poor tariff policy. #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #freight #trucking #truckload https://lnkd.in/enyr_mfi

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The recent International Longshoremen’s Association strike may have ended, but shippers are still grappling with cargo backlogs and freight constraints. After a disruptive three-day strike, the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative wage deal, extending their master contract until Jan. 15, 2025, allowing time to negotiate pending issues. However, if a new contract isn't agreed upon by then, the union could strike again, posing further challenges for shippers due to lingering impacts from terminal closures during the work stoppage. As we approach 2025, it's crucial for shippers to prioritize diversity within their supply chain to effectively manage disruptions. Reach out to Transportation Insight to develop a resilient supply chain capable of navigating uncertainties. #TransportationInsight Read more about the implications of the ILA strike resolution on shippers: [Link to article]

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Do you feel like you could be spending less on your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates? Most likely, you’re right. Here are ten tips to save money on LTL shipping: https://bit.ly/3QszIXk #LTL #shipping #logistics #TrinityLogistics

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