May 1st, 2004
AISA Signs 2004/05 Service Contracts
GRI痴 and PSS were greatly mitigated.
The General Rate Increases of $ 450-$ 600/D40 and the increase in the Peak Season Surcharge from $ 300 to $ 400/D40 as announced by TSA did not hold. We now have new service contracts in place with APL, CMA-CGM, Hanjin, K-Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL, P&O, U.S.Line, Safmarine, and Wan-Hai.
Container Equipment and Vessel Space Shortage Looms
The last-minute rush to secure new, competitive service contracts diverted shippers・attention away from the warnings of most Trans-Pacific carriers that the supply of containers and vessel space will be very tight. In fact, most vessels already are reported to be fully booked - and an increased booking volume is yet to come during the 6/15 through 10/31 菟eak season・
AISA Members・Volume Projections/Vessel Space Needs.
Because of the large number of containers we commit under our service contracts, our major contract carriers assure AISA members of preferred equipment and vessel space. Nonetheless, each importer should make sure that their equipment needs are known to the carrier(s) well in advance of vessel sailings. AISA is committed to support each member, and has made the securing of equipment and vessel space one of our primary objectives.
All-Water Routing to East Coast Ports
Vessel space from the Far East to East Coast ports has increased during the past 12 months, while all-water transit times from HGK to NY were shortened by some carriers to 23 days. More importers will probably look at East Coast-AWR services, as an alternative to MLB, when West Coast docks and rail-yards will start to be clogged again during the peak season.
Port and Maritime Security ・br>
Additional Hurdles for Importers
Maritime Security Regulations, some already in force and others currently under serious consideration, will have to be closely watched by importers. As of July 1st, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code will become effective. It requires foreign governments to undertake security assessments for their ports, and to develop security plans enhancing port security. The ISPS code also requires vessels to implement a ship security plan. The Coast Guard is charged to enforce the ISPS Code ・and may turn away vessels which do not have a security plan, or which fly the flag of a country which - by July 1st - did not indicate that they are in compliance with the ISPS Code.
9/24/03
TSA announces 2004/05 GRI and PSS
General Rate Increase effective May 1, 2004:
$ 450/FEU to W.C. ports and Grp. 4 points
$ 600/FEU to E.C. AWR, MLB, and IPI points
Peak Season Surcharge:
$ 400 per FEU shipped between 6/15 to 10/31
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--Knit-to-Shape blitz by CBP
April 22nd --
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--CITA Considers rescinding CBTPA short supply determination on patented fusibles
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April 19th --
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--EU Retaliation in force
--Socks Detention information Needed
March 8th --
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April 1st --
--New bipartisan AGOA III bill introduced in the House
--USA-ITA signs on to letter urging the rejection of the AFL-CIO 301 Petition
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March 26th --
--President notifies Congress of the intent to sign FTA with the Dominican Republic
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--U.S. Officials arrive in Beijing for Industry and Trade Meetings
--Miscellaneous Tarrif Bill strikes again
--CITA Rejects short supply requests
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-- March 22nd Set as implemenation date for ELVIS in Vietnam
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--Socks Detentions traced to Congressional Letter
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--Cusoms Announces ABI for Singapore and Chile tariff preference levels.
--Trade Policy Staff committee schedules hearing on Thailand FTA negotiations
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--Tagging system pursued for U.S. cotton
February 23rd --
--The President notifies congress of intention to sign CAFTA
February 20th --
--CIT lifts Restriction on Daewoo El Salvador
--ATMI, AYSA likely to merge, form new Association
--U.S., Vietnam sign ELVIS Agreement
--Commerce reorginaization will move textiles office to import administration
February 18th --
--Sock detentions II
February 12th --
--Down coats and comforters do not require a license --if clean
February 10th --
--ITC Releases Assessment of Competitiveness of Foregin Textile Suppliers
--ITC Hears testimony on Andean, Panama FTAs
December 22nd --
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