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According to multiple media sources, carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have agreed to suspend their focus on Congestion Surcharges that would impact shipments transitting U.S. West Coast ports. Instead, the group has chosen to emphasize a proposed General Rate Increase (GRI) of USD 1,000 per 40’ from all Asian origins to all… Continue reading
According to multiple media outlets, formal contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have resumed for the first time since November 20. Experts posit that, if substantial progress is made between December 3 and December 15, when the ILWU caucus will convene in San Francisco, ILWU… Continue reading
According to multiple media outlets, carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have elected to postpone a planned Congestion Surcharge on cargo bound for the U.S. West Coast until further notice. This is the second time in two weeks that the surcharge – widely announced as USD 1,000 per 40’ and slated for implementation… Continue reading
According to multiple media outlets, five (5) Transpacific carriers have revived plans to implement a Congestion Surcharge of USD 1,000 per 40’ container to ocean cargo arriving on the U.S. West Coast with a gate-in date of November 26 or later. While the affected carriers – CMA, Hanjin, Maersk, MSC and Zim – have announced… Continue reading
Walker SCM, LLC, a minority-certified global transportation and logistics firm celebrating 25 years of service, is proud to announce that its selection as the Featured Supplier for November 2014 by Supplier Connection, a cloud-based portal that connects Fortune 500 corporations and midmarket firms with small business partners. Walker garnered this distinction by winning the October… Continue reading
Permanent Technologies has partnered with two Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Global Packaging Solutions, LLC and Walker SCM, LLC for logistics, distribution, packaging and specialized order fulfillment; Global Packaging Solutions will directly market TineLok to their existing base of Fortune 100 customers in Automotive, Technology, Consumer Products, Healthcare and Public Transportation and Walker SCM will… Continue reading
Walker International Transportation has updated its Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI) to reflect the additional data elements that are required by U.S. Census for the Automated Export System (AES) filing. To access the new form, please here: Walker SLI (New Form 04-2014) The Code of Federal Regulations (15 CFR 30.6) now specifies the following as… Continue reading
Walker SCM, LLC, a minority-certified global transportation and logistics firm celebrating 25 years of service, proudly announces its expansion into the European market with the launch of Walker International (Transportation) Netherlands BV, based in Amsterdam. The addition of operations in Holland continues the company’s aggressive growth strategy for 2014. Walker’s Netherlands location offers a comprehensive… Continue reading
NEW YORK – Walker SCM, LLC, a minority-certified global transportation and logistics firm celebrating 25 years of service, proudly announces the opening of its new office in Miami, Florida. This state-of-the-art operations and warehousing space, which is conveniently located near Miami airport and area seaports, will cater to air and ocean freight customers while providing… Continue reading
Logistics industry veteran committed to executing company’s growth strategy, driving expansion. NEW YORK – Walker SCM, LLC, a minority-certified global transportation and logistics firm based in Valley Stream, NY, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Maria Hill has joined the organization as Director of Sales. Ms. Hill brings over 20 years of diverse industry experience,… Continue reading