Centralized Examination Stations (CES) play a critical role in the import process into the United States, particularly at major ports like Port Newark. These facilities are designated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct thorough inspections of imported goods, including...
Topics: port logistics, CES services
In light of the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent final rule, companies utilizing trucking services are encouraged to reassess their partnerships, particularly focusing on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that employ drivers directly. This strategic shift can not only ensure compliance...
Topics: SalSon drivers, port logistics, drayage services, Dedicated fleet
Recent attacks by Yemen-based Houthi militia on commercial ships transiting the Red Sea, along with continued conflict in the Middle East, have triggered significant disruptions in global shipping routes and costs. As more US-bound imports are redirected to the West Coast, supply chain analysts...
Topics: port logistics, drayage services
SalSon, one of North America’s largest supply chain solutions providers, has acquired the Charleston, SC drayage operations of The Scoular Company. The acquisition expands SalSon’s drayage capabilities near the Port of Charleston by adding a new terminal located on 3.1 acres, a secure...
Topics: port logistics
Banks extend hours on Thursday nights and on Saturday mornings to make it easier for working people to do their banking. And guess what? Customers appreciate it and lines are usually out the door. To assist the import community in moving containers quickly off port, Global Container Terminal in...
Topics: port logistics
The volumes at Southeastern U.S. ports are growing dramatically. If your company is among the many moving goods into and out of Charleston, Savannah and Norfolk, you need to make sure you have the dray carriers and other supporting infrastructure you need.
Topics: port logistics
The Port of Charleston – where SalSon's Charleston 3PL operation operates daily – was the site of an impressive logistics feat last week as the COSCO Development, with a capacity of 13,000 containers, made a stop at the Port.
Topics: port logistics
In case you missed it, Hugh Morely wrote an excellent article in the latest Journal of Commerce on the implications of bringing in 18,000-TEU ships into the Port of NY & NJ.
Topics: port logistics
SalSon just took delivery of 100 new chassis, which will be deployed to support our port operations in Newark, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah and Houston.
Topics: port logistics, drayage services
The "raise the roadway" project for the Bayonne Bridge is moving faster than expected. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently announced that Navigational Clearance for all container ships up to 18,000 TEUs will be achieved by June 30 – six months ahead of schedule. |
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Topics: port logistics
