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InterConnect Newsletter - Q1 2024

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Courts have clearly established that a shipper cannot prevail in a freight claim against a carrier if an “Act of God” caused the freight loss or damage. The Act of God defense is an original, and one of the most...more

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FMC Allows Rate Hikes for Carriers in Response to Red Sea Hostilities

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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted special permission to ocean carriers to immediately increase the rates on containers that are being rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa or are retaining feeder...more

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New Federal Maritime Commission Rules Introduce Significant Changes for Carriers and Shippers

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The Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) newly revised tariff regulations will be effective February 1, 2024. These rule changes will somewhat significantly change day-to-day practices for both vessel operating common carriers...more

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Customs: Roadmap for the Unwary Importer

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All merchandise imported into the United States is required to be cleared through U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Clearance is obtained by filing an “entry” with CBP. In 2021 the United States imported $2.8...more

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InterConnect Newsletter - Spring 2022

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Beneficial cargo owners have faced well-reported challenges in recent bid seasons. Two plus years of global pandemic unleashed supply and capacity interruption, carrier lane divergence, and an explosion in rates as well as...more

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Hiring a Customs Broker in Mexico

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In Mexico the customs clearance of goods may be performed either directly by importers or exporters, or through customs brokers. When clearing goods directly, importers and exporters must do it through a legal representative...more

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InterConnect - Fall 2018

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“It Was A Very Good Year” (For Freight Brokers) - Frank Sinatra certainly was not thinking about freight brokers when singing this Grammy-winning song back in 1966. However, the title of the song definitely resonates for...more

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FMC Issues Final Rules for NVOCC Service and Rate Agreements

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• The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued Final Rules pertaining to Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Service Agreements (NSAs) and Negotiated Rate Agreements (NRAs) that will become effective Aug. 22, 2018. ...more

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