MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It was initially established in 1937 after a strike that started in 1934 and the union has a contract with the Pacific Maritime Association that covers 29 container ports and 15,000 dockworkers. Terminal operators are the main decision makers when it comes to automation. For countries like the U.S.

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Negotiating Skills Analysis Supply Chain Software Automation 76

MTS Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

Important Components of Contracts for Ocean Freight The negotiation of rates and prices is a fundamental component of maritime freight contracts. Shippers want to acquire competitive rates that fit within their spending limits, while carriers want to reach lucrative agreements that consider the state of the market and operating expenses.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

West Coast dockworkers, has advised that they have reached a tentative agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) which represents the shipping lines and terminal operators, on certain key issues. The negotiations will continue until they reach a definitive pact. The negotiations cover 29 U.S.

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Globalior

JUNE 9, 2020

This is an important part of maritime laws and regulations that safeguard the safety of ocean faring vessels, sea ports, seamen, crew and cargo. ISPS code regulations were introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the 1st of July 2004. Analysis of information collated.

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Security Government Maritime Document 52

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released its October report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and analysis for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Supply Chains 68

Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As I highlighted in my Annual Review for 2021 , global container shipping alliances operating in the container industry account for 84.60% of the container shipping market. It’s definitely not the whole story. “ Are container lines in a position of extreme power? Eric Johnson (@LogTechEric) December 21, 2021.

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Definition Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 102

MTS Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Many argue that ocean carriers are the definition of an oligopoly. House of Representatives passed in December 2021, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act which gives the US Federal Maritime Commission more power to act on anti-competitive behavior by container shipping lines and would require ocean lines to “meet minimum service standards.”

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Government Price Reduction Freight forwarding Maritime 77