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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.
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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.
ICS2
24-December-2024: ICS2 (Import Control System 2) is an IT system that collects data on all goods entering the EU prior to their arrival. If you’re involved in handling, shipping, or transporting goods (including express and postal consignments) to or through the EU, Northern Ireland, Norway, or Switzerland by sea and inland waterways, you need to be aware of the new ICS2 requirements and take the necessary steps to comply with them.
Update on US strikes
4-October-2024: The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues.
Surcharges announced due to possible strike USA
26-September-2024: Negotiations regarding wage scale between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA, representing the dockworkers on the US East- and Gulf coasts) and the USMX (the umbrella organization representing ocean carriers) are currently at an impasse.
Freight transport insurance
16-April-2024: An accident is in a small corner, a recent example being the collision of MV. Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. This just goes to show how important it is to properly insure your cargo transport.
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