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News Roundup: Slow Peak Season Expected, Cautious Optimism Remains
Southern California warehouses and distribution centers are experiencing a surplus of capacity, and a slow peak shipping season is expected.
LA-LB Vessel Backlog, Air and Truckload Rates, and More News
The NITL, along with other groups, has shown support for FMC oversight concerning rail storage fees which would place rail fees under OSRA22 rules
Less Blank Sailings, NITL Supports FMC Rail Fee Oversight and More
The NITL, along with other groups, has shown support for FMC oversight concerning rail storage fees which would place rail fees under OSRA22 rules
Warehouse Vacancies and NY-NJ Drayage Rates and Free Time Tariffs
The DoT seeks more funding for a supply chain data exchange program, new FMC rule means terminals can include weekends and holidays in tariff calculations, and more.
California Port Data Partnership, FMC Antitrust Powers, and More
California Port Data Partnership, FMC demurrage and detention, FMC antitrust powers, and more in this week’s news round-up
A Greener Year: Celebrating Our Eco-Friendly Initiatives and Achievements in 2022
As we look back on 2022, we are proud to reflect on a year full of remarkable eco-friendly initiatives and achievements at J.M. Rodgers Co. Our dedication to reducing our environmental impact and promoting sustainability has led us to make significant strides in our...
Processing Delays for Superfund Excise Tax Drawback Claims
Effective from January 1, 2023, new environmental taxes have been imposed on specific imported goods under Chapter 38 of the Internal Revenue Code.
March Data Shows Rate and Volume Declines Across Multiple Markets
Trans-Atlantic air and ocean cargo rates and volumes fell in March, ILWU labor negotiations, a new Alabama bill to give tax credits to shippers, and more
Giving Back: J.M. Rodgers Charity 2022
As we close the chapter on another successful year in 2022, we are thrilled to look back and celebrate the many ways our company has made a difference in our community and beyond. Our commitment to giving back has remained steadfast, with philanthropic activities...
Rail Storage Fees, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act, and More
NSAC wants the FMC to regulate rail-assessed demurrage, while the Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement and Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Acts enter the House of Representatives
Air Cargo Market Rates, Demurrage Charge Investigations, and More
Growing capacity pushes air cargo market rates down, the FMC questions terminals and carriers about their demurrage and detention charge practices, and more
Coast-to-Coast Labor Talks, New OSRA-22 Legislation, and More
Labor negotiations on the West, East, and Gulf Coasts will take place concurrently this year, new draft legislation will further define the OSRA-22 rules, and more