The long awaited electronic logging device (ELD) rule takes effect Dec. 18, 2017. This new federal rule, years in the making, requires truck operators to use electronic logging devices to record hours they are operating. Paper logs will no longer...
READ MOREFreight forwarding business news from ports and companies around the globe. It has been a busy year for all of us at Cargo Services thanks our customers and their continued trust in our team. We regularly keep up with business news on ports...
READ MOREThis program, now in its 12th season, provides Hoosier foster children backpacks filled with 25 age-appropriate books. To date, the Books for Youth team has collected more than more than 800,000 books for this program and distributed more than...
READ MOREMost importers and exporters have heard the term “free time.” At least they know they’ve paid for container free time, also known as demurrage and detention. In freight forwarding its important to not just understand but also manage container...
READ MORECargo Services sponsored a special high school graduation event at the Colts Complex in June. “This isn’t your typical high school graduation party,” says Steve Fugate, Cargo Services CFO. “These 12 high school grads have succeeded despite...
READ MOREOur Cargo Services team is managing flip issues and wait times of about seven hours at Chicago rail ramps due to chassis shortages. As a result, surcharges are being reinstated by truckers starting today June 19. In the past, we have seen others...
READ MOREThe Indy Rail Ramp, operated by the Indiana Railroad, was announced four years ago, in January 2014. The service appears to be operating as promised with the goal: to reduce transit times while improving transportation consistency to make supply...
READ MOREBy Diana Kepler (customs broker) and Amber Cox (certified customs specialist) Defining what customs brokers do each day can be compared to a general contractor. When a contractor is hired to oversee a project, whether commercial or residential...
READ MOREThe ripple impact from steam ship line Alliances launching April 1 and the Hanjin bankruptcy fall 2016 are now impacting Shanghai, the world’s busiest port. Average delays for container ships at Shanghai’s Yangshan deep water port have increased...
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