English Blog Articles – Sobel Network Shipping Co., Inc.

CBP Issues Guidance on Extension and Revocation/Suspension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions and Section 232 Duties

Posted on July 8, 2024 in Blog, English

On July 3, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published several guidance updates through CSMS regarding the extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions and the recent revocation and suspension related to Section 232 duties. Regarding the Section 301 China Product Exclusions Extension, CBP outlined a 14-day transition period to extend 429 specific product exclusions (including […]

SkyTeam Cargo Unveils Innovative Lightweight Pallet

Posted on July 5, 2024 in Blog, English

SkyTeam Cargo, a prominent air cargo alliance, has introduced an innovative paper-based cargo pallet designed to reduce costs and environmental impact. Developed by TRIP&CO, this new pallet has received approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The paper-based pallets, which can replace traditional wood and plastic euro and block pallets, weigh between 10-15 […]

Surge in US Imports Amid Logistics Strains: CSCMP Report

Posted on July 4, 2024 in Blog, English

US importers are accelerating their orders to bring containerized freight into the country as soon as possible, driven by global and domestic concerns, according to an international logistics executive during a press briefing in Washington, DC, this week. The situation in the Red Sea is worsening, there are issues with crewing ships, and labor concerns […]

Etihad Expands Capacity to Meet Rising US and Canadian Cargo Demand

Posted on July 3, 2024 in Blog, English

Etihad Cargo is addressing the increasing demand in the US and Canada by adding extra capacity to key North American destinations. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier announced that it will provide additional space beyond its existing bellyhold capacity through partnerships with other airlines. This initiative will introduce an extra 250 tonnes per week to New York, […]

TSA Rule Change Eases Regulatory Burden on Air Logistics Providers

Posted on July 2, 2024 in Blog, English

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reducing the compliance demands on airfreight intermediaries by allowing logistics businesses to renew security credentials every three years instead of annually, according to a recent regulatory notice. This change, effective Monday, affects approximately 3,800 indirect air carriers registered with the TSA. These companies consolidate cargo from various shippers and […]

Shifts in Port Congestion: Asia Eases, India Under Strain

Posted on June 27, 2024 in English

Vessel delays are decreasing at major ports in North and Southeast Asia, and equipment availability in China is also improving. However, ocean carriers and forwarders report increasing congestion in India. Key ports such as Singapore, Ningbo, Qingdao, and Klang in Malaysia have seen reduced vessel delays, according to shipping executives based in Asia. “Congestion has […]

Red Sea Cargo Diversions Could Become Permanent

Posted on June 27, 2024 in Blog, English

For the past six months, container shipping companies have rerouted cargo around Africa to avoid Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, bypassing the Suez Canal. What once seemed unlikely is now the norm, impacting industry capacity and causing outbound Asia rates to soar. Despite the possibility of a Gaza-Israel ceasefire, the Houthi rebels have […]

Key Points About the Key Bridge Collapse and Reconstruction Efforts

Posted on June 27, 2024 in Blog, English

Incident Overview Three months ago, on March 26, the container ship Dali lost power and collided with a support pier of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse. The disaster resulted in the deaths of six construction workers, partial obstruction of Baltimore’s shipping channel until June, and the loss of one of the city’s […]

Strong Early Peak Season Continues Unabated, Says Yang Ming CFO

Posted on June 25, 2024 in Blog, English

On Monday, Yang Ming Marine Transport reported that the early peak shipping season shows no signs of slowing, with initial volumes for the third quarter exceeding last year’s levels due to robust demand from US and European consumers. Despite this, Taiwan’s second-largest ocean carrier remains cautious about the overall outlook for the second half of […]

FMC Launches Investigation into Potential Non-Compliance with Chassis Provisioning Order

Posted on June 24, 2024 in Blog, English

On June 18, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) initiated an investigation to assess whether the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) and its members are adhering to a decision made earlier this year. This decision established the rights of shippers and truckers to choose chassis providers for merchant haulage in four major U.S. markets. The […]

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