This past week a group of 19 container lines stated that ocean export customers will not be held legally liable for any inaccuracies regarding the container tare weights in a… read more →
The Port of Virginia has determined that they will not accept containers without a VGW come July 1st , as the new SOLAS mandate goes into effect. Though we have… read more →
Though total container volume for March has fallen 7.2%, the Port of Virginia states this is the second best March total on record with 120,519 TEUs. The fall is attributed… read more →
In many cases, as a forwarder, agent, or NVOCC, the shipper of record on an FCL shipment is not the loading party of the container. Containers are loaded, braced, and… read more →
The state of Virginia has approved a $350 million state-backed bond deal to the Norfolk International Terminal. Pending signature of Governor McAuliffe, the bill’s primary supporter, the money looks to… read more →
Port of Virginia surpassed 200,000 TEUs for ninth consecutive month and expects to exceed 2.5 million TEUs for 2015! We’ve been watching the Port of Virginia for the last several… read more →
In February, President Obama issued an Executive Order that required all federal agencies who participate in the import and export process to be on the same platform by December, 2016.… read more →
Depending upon who you listen to, there are multiple explanations for what is happening at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach right now. Regardless of the explanation, the… read more →
Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in the case of the US vs. Trek Leather. In this case, the president of the… read more →
From: David White Vice President Virginia Maritime Association P.O. Box 3487 Norfolk, Virginia 23514 vma@portofhamptonroads.com www.vamaritime.com Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, C-SPAN will be shooting its live… read more →