Posted September 27, 2024 - According to the National Retail Federation, sales will increase 2.5 to 3.5 percent in 2024, from $5.23 trillion to $5.28 trillion. Retailers, BCOs, and other importers should be prepared to serve the growing needs of consumers as they head into 2025. A careful supply chain strategy, aided by AI and fueled by the desire for personalized…

Posted September 26, 2024 - We are happy to announce that William Sanders, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain, has joined the MEDLOG USA family! Bill recently joined MSC with the responsibility of helping MEDLOG establish their new, state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Savannah, Georgia. Bill brings more than 30 years of industry experience in the logistics industry to our…

Posted July 26, 2024 - You’ve probably heard that the FMC has released its final rule regarding the proper billing and payment requirements for detention and demurrage. The changes clearly outline the information required for an invoice to be valid. The new statement also requires that invoices should be issued to either:  The rule also states that the invoice can only…

Posted July 26, 2024 - Detroit is known for automotive manufacturing and the Motown sound, but to C&K Trucking, the city is now known as the site of its newest terminal. The new terminal will facilitate drayage operations from the ports and all area rail lines, including CSX, CN, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Norfolk Suffolk. C&K Trucking is launching its…

Posted June 27, 2024 - In accordance with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 [OSRA22], the Federal Maritime Commission issued its final rule specifying the proper procedures for the billing of Detention and Demurrage. The new rule takes effect on May 28, 2024. This final rule requires common carriers and marine terminal operators to include specific minimum information on…