by jondabach | Apr 5, 2017 | Market Conditions, News Brief
Every container entering China is now being inspected by the Chinese customs authorities using x-ray machines. These inspections are causing longer shipping times. Ports without an x-ray machine are advised to open each container for examination. Ports without the...
by jondabach | Mar 31, 2017 | News Brief
Click here to view the Cesar Chavez Day 2017 schedule for the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. While the ports will remain open normal hours, several of the piers will be closed both shifts so make sure to check for details on specific locations. Board...
by jondabach | Mar 31, 2017 | News Brief
Click here to view the Cesar Chavez Day 2017 schedule for the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. While the ports will remain open normal hours, several of the piers will be closed both shifts so make sure to check for details on specific locations. BCOs...
by jondabach | Mar 14, 2017 | News Brief, Shipping and Logistics
The market impacts of National Sword 2017, China’s sweeping crackdown on imports, are beginning to come into focus. Their General Administration of Customs is focusing their efforts on catching smugglers, who face jail time as well as tax evasion charges. It’s...
by jondabach | Mar 7, 2017 | News Brief, Science and Technology
Plastic is the primary material used in packaging consumer goods worldwide, but only 14% of that plastic is recycled, and even less is recycled for similar purposes. This is a missed opportunity of an estimated $80-120 billion in potential revenue, according to a new...
by jondabach | Mar 7, 2017 | Market Conditions, News Brief
China is three weeks into their recent crackdown on scrap material imports known in English as “National Sword 2017”. Through this effort, China has exposed smuggling operations which has led to dozens of arrests. In addition, China has confiscated more than 22,000...
