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There are many forwarding agents, ranging from large to small. We are not the largest, but we do offer added value. Especially because of our service and transparent approach and the way in which we take a constructive approach with our customers. We are proactive about this last issue. All of the above combined with our many years of experience means that Merzario is an experienced specialist in the area of sea and air freight, cross trading and everything in-between. We are a reliable, financially healthy and digitally advanced forwarding agent and have all logistics services under one roof. Take a look at our latest news, soon to follow.

PSS surcharge from Northern Europe to USA, Canada & Mexico

06-February-2025: With effect of shipped on board date March 1st, 2025, some carriers announced to implement a Peak Season Surcharge for all shipments moving from Northern Europe to USA, Canada and Mexico.

Weight restrictions during Canada Spring Thaw period 2025

06-February-2025: Same as each year, following the Quebec Ministry of Transport regulations, carriers will apply restrictions to cargo weight during the annual Spring Thaw period, expected to start on March 15th (u.c.p.).

Tariff changes RWG Terminal Rotterdam as of 1 April 2025

06-February-2025: RWG-Terminal in Rotterdam will implement rate changes to enhance operational efficiency and enable further investments in the landside process. Starting Tuesday 1 April 2025, the following rates will apply.

Mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) for shipments to Yemen from 1 February

06-February-2025: The Yemen Ministry of Transport has announced that the Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) procedure will be mandatory for all shipments heading to Yemeni ports, effective February 1st 2025.

Update on USA Strikes

09-January-2025: A tentative agreement on a new, six-year contract between the ILA and the USMX ended the threat of a possible new strike. This means that operations at major US ports (both East-, West- and Gulfcoast ports) will continue.

Strikes USA

24-December-2024: The tentative Master Contract agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) expires Jan. 15, 2025. Until a final agreement is reached, a strike by dockworkers in the U.S. East, West, Gulf Coast ports (including Puerto Rico & the Bahamas) is imminent.

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