Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ICC Logistics Logistics Refined by Data, Defined by Savings ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://icclogistics.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://icclogistics.com/blog/) - Read ICC Logistics Services latest blog posts here and stayed informed about the latest industry trends and issues affecting the transportation supply chain. - [FedEx set its 2026 peak-season surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/blog/fedex-set-its-2026-peak-season-surcharges/) - FedEx set its 2026 peak-season surcharges on July 22, ahead of UPS, as usual. Here is the short version and what to do before it hits your P&L. - [Here Is The Least Verified Line on Your P&L](https://icclogistics.com/blog/here-is-the-least-verified-line-on-your-pl/) - Transportation spend drifts quietly, and standard financial controls miss it. See where freight cost exposure hides — and what a structured review surfaces. - [50% Canada tariff: what US shippers need to know now](https://icclogistics.com/blog/50-canada-tariff-what-us-shippers-need-to-know-now/) - The 50% tariff on Canadian goods takes effect in 30 days with no USMCA carve-out. What it means for landed cost, brokerage fees, and carrier contracts. - [FedEx Just Extended a U.S. Customs Fee to All 27 EU Countries.](https://icclogistics.com/blog/fedex-just-extended-a-u-s-customs-fee-to-all-27-eu-countries/) - If you ship to Europe, a fee you’ve probably never had to think about is about to start showing up on your FedEx bill. Here's what you need to know. - [The Origins of Fuel Surcharges: Oh, How Far We Have Come!](https://icclogistics.com/blog/the-origins-of-fuel-surcharges-oh-how-far-we-have-come/) - A "temporary" 1973 fuel surcharge now rides on 30+ accessorial fees. See how FedEx & UPS quietly raise shipping costs—and how shippers can negotiate them down. - [Eight procurement mistakes that show up on your freight invoice](https://icclogistics.com/blog/eight-procurement-mistakes-that-show-up-on-your-freight-invoice/) - Eight standard procurement mistakes are quietly inflating your parcel, LTL, and freight spend. Here is what each one costs and what to check this quarter. - [A 20% transit fee came and went in a day. Your invoice never noticed.](https://icclogistics.com/blog/navigating-the-high-cost-of-the-hormuz-transit-fee/) - A 20% Hormuz transit fee is on the table. Here is what it does to your landed cost & what to do to get ahead of it this week. - [Why growing e-commerce brands need supply chain consulting before costs outpace revenue](https://icclogistics.com/blog/why-growing-e-commerce-brands-need-supply-chain-consulting-before-costs-outpace-revenue/) - Growing e-commerce brands face margin erosion as logistics costs scale faster than revenue. ICC helps you build infrastructure that keeps pace. - [Carrier diversification: How to reduce dependency on UPS and FedEx without losing control](https://icclogistics.com/blog/carrier-diversification-how-to-reduce-dependency-on-ups-and-fedex-without-losing-control/) - Relying on one carrier is a pricing and negotiation liability. Learn how to build a multi-carrier strategy that reduces costs and strengthens your leverage. - [FedEx Just Told You Which Customers It Values Most](https://icclogistics.com/blog/fedex-just-told-you-which-customers-it-values-most/) - Don't waste energy guessing what CMA CGM will do next. Focus on what you can control: knowing exactly what you pay to ship today. - [ICC Logistics Services Releases CFO Playbook for Transportation Cost Control](https://icclogistics.com/blog/icc-logistics-services-releases-cfo-playbook-for-transportation-cost-control/) - Designed for finance leaders who want to understand and control what transportation spend is really costing. Available as a free download. - [Rising Surcharges. What's Your Move?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/rising-surcharges-whats-your-move/) - Fuel prices are spiking across every mode. Here’s what’s happening to your surcharges, what to check on your invoices, & when to act on your contract - [New Tariffs on 99% of U.S. Imports: What Shippers Need to Know About Section 301](https://icclogistics.com/blog/new-tariffs-on-99-of-u-s-imports-what-shippers-need-to-know-about-section-301/) - USTR proposes 10–12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies. Here's what the Section 301 forced-labor action means for your supply chain costs. - [The Fuel Index Dropped. Your Surcharge Didn't.](https://icclogistics.com/blog/the-fuel-index-dropped-your-surcharge-didnt/) - The fuel index fell. Your fuel surcharge almost certainly did not, not proportionally, and maybe not at all. Here’s why. - [The $10 Billion Deal That Tells You Everything About the Future of Parcel Delivery](https://icclogistics.com/blog/the-10-billion-deal-that-tells-you-everything-about-the-future-of-parcel-delivery/) - DHL eCommerce just locked USPS in as its exclusive last-mile partner. Here's what it means for the postal service, the parcel market, and you. - [USPS Is Repricing Again — And This Time, It's Coming for Your Lightest Packages](https://icclogistics.com/blog/usps-is-repricing-again-and-this-time-its-coming-for-your-lightest-packages/) - USPS is eliminating weight-based rates for lightweight parcels — an 11.8% avg increase. Here's what's changing and what it means for your shipping costs. - [The Line in Your Carrier Contract That Could be Costing You a Fortune](https://icclogistics.com/blog/the-line-in-your-carrier-contract-that-could-be-costing-you-a-fortune/) - Your carrier contract has a hidden trapdoor, and for most shippers, it takes an invoice like this one to find it. Here is what a protected shipper does. - [USPS Just Imposed Its First-Ever Fuel Surcharge. Here's What It Means For Your Business](https://icclogistics.com/blog/usps-just-imposed-its-first-ever-fuel-surcharge-heres-what-it-means-for-your-business/) - USPS is imposing an 8% surcharge on select package products, pending PRC approval, effective April 26, 2026, through January 17, 2027. Learn more. - [IEEPA Tariff Refunds: The Hard Part Is Just Beginning](https://icclogistics.com/blog/ieepa-tariff-refunds-the-hard-part-is-just-beginning/) - The legal fight is over. Now comes the operational challenge. Here’s the part of this update that gets lost in the headlines. - [<> Trade Shockwaves: Policy shifts are moving costs, contracts, and carrier pricing. Know your exposure. Trade Policy Shifts Are Creating New Cost Risk.](https://icclogistics.com/blog/breaking-news-trade-shockwaves-policy-shifts-are-moving-costs-contracts-and-carrier-pricing-know-your-exposure-trade-policy-shifts-are-creating-new-cost-risk/) - Trade Policy Shifts Are Creating New Cost Risk Speak with an ICC Expert to evaluate your specific cost and risk exposure. Schedule An Expert Discussion The trade environment shifted again this week — and conditions remain highly fluid. Recent Supreme Court developments, combined with emerging tariff signals and policy responses, are introducing renewed uncertainty across - [What Does a Logistics Consultant Actually Do?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/what-does-a-logistics-consultant-actually-do-2/) - Logistics consultants don't move freight — they fix the systems that cost you money. Here's a clear breakdown of what they actually do. - [IEEPA Tariff Litigation: Court Activity Continues as Refund Questions Remain](https://icclogistics.com/blog/ieepa-tariff-litigation-court-activity-continues-as-refund-questions-remain/) - Update on IEEPA tariff litigation as the Court of International Trade reviews refund claims. Key questions remain around eligibility and the refund process. - [What Does a Logistics Consultant Actually Do?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/what-does-a-logistics-consultant-actually-do/) - Learn what a logistics consultant does, including transportation spend analysis, contract benchmarking, audits, and strategies to reduce shipping costs. - [Decision Paralysis in Logistics: The Hidden Cost of Waiting](https://icclogistics.com/blog/decision-paralysis-in-logistics-the-hidden-cost-of-waiting/) - The hidden cost of waiting, overanalyzing, and delaying transportation decisions in an environment where rates never stop rising. - [Logistics Consulting: What It Is, When You Need It, and How It Saves Companies Millions](https://icclogistics.com/blog/what-logistics-consulting-actually-means/) - An evidence-based guide to understanding logistics consulting, identifying hidden transportation inefficiencies, and making smarter cost and carrier decisions. - [Why Specialized Freight Needs a Different Kind of Audit](https://icclogistics.com/blog/why-specialized-freight-needs-different-kind-audit/) - Most freight audits are built for everyday shipments. But specialized freight doesn’t move like normal freight — and it shouldn’t be audited like it either. - [Turning Returns to Revenue: Mastering Reverse Logistics](https://icclogistics.com/blog/turning-returns-revenue-mastering-reverse-logistics/) - Explore how mastering reverse logistics can provide a competitive advantage through efficient return management, cost savings, and improved customer loyalty. - [Three of the Top Logistics Challenges in Early 2025](https://icclogistics.com/blog/three-top-logistics-challenges-early-2025/) - Discover the top logistics challenges in 2025: global tariffs, rising parcel rates, and LTL density changes. Learn how to navigate these profit-impacting shifts - [How to Stop Carriers from Taking Back Your Parcel Discounts](https://icclogistics.com/blog/stop-carriers-taking-back-parcel-discounts/) - Securing a parcel carrier discount feels like a win — until the invoices roll in. Here's how to Stop Carriers from Taking Back Your Parcel Discounts - [Stay Ahead of the Latest UPS & FedEx Rate Hikes](https://icclogistics.com/blog/stay-ahead-latest-ups-fedex-rate-hikes/) - A Strategic Addendum to the ICC 2025 FedEx and UPS Rate Increase Playbook. Now available to shippers and supply chain leaders. - [The Scary Truth About 2025 Shipping Fees and Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/blog/scary-truth-2025-shipping-fees-surcharges/) - Carrier contracts are hiding more than you think. Discover the hidden fees, surcharges, and changes bleeding your profits—and how to fight back in 2025. - [The Scandal That Rocked Macy’s: $154M in Hidden Shipping Costs](https://icclogistics.com/blog/scandal-rocked-macys-154m-hidden-shipping/) - Macy’s $154M shipping scandal exposes hidden logistics costs and oversight failures. Learn how this revelation highlights costly mistakes in retail shipping. - [The Rising Cost of Shipping Oversized Freight](https://icclogistics.com/blog/rising-cost-shipping-oversized-freight/) - Oversized Freight, Oversized Risk: Why You Need Freight Audit Services for Heavy Shipments - [Parcel Cost Recovery: You Got a Discount. Did You Keep It?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/parcel-cost-recovery-got-discount-keep-it/) - Negotiating strong parcel discounts is only the first step in lowering transportation costs. The real challenge is protecting those discounts over time. - [Line Item Horror: The Hidden Charges That Devour Your Bottom Line](https://icclogistics.com/blog/line-item-horror-hidden-charges-devour-bottom-line/) - Freight auditing is both a defensive tool and a strategic advantage, protecting today’s bottom line while building smarter operations for tomorrow. - [2025-2026 FedEx Peak Surcharge Schedule: How to Stay Ahead](https://icclogistics.com/blog/2025-2026-fedex-peak-surcharge-schedule/) - FedEx has announced its 2025–2026 Demand Surcharge structure. Here’s what you need to know and how to stay ahead of the charges. - [How to Benchmark Your Specialized Cargo Freight Contracts](https://icclogistics.com/blog/benchmark-specialized-cargo-freight-contracts/) - Whether you’re managing hazardous materials, temperature-controlled freight, oversized cargo, or custom-packaged goods, benchmarking is the most powerful tool. - [5 Ways to Cut E-Commerce Shipping Costs in 2025](https://icclogistics.com/blog/bloglast-mile-disruption-contract-bloat-5/) - From surcharges to outdated contracts, here are 5 smart ways e-commerce brands can reduce shipping costs and optimize carrier strategy in 2025. - [How to Cut Parcel Shipping Costs with a Parcel Audit](https://icclogistics.com/blog/cut-parcel-shipping-costs-parcel-audit/) - Rising parcel rates get plenty of attention — but it’s the hidden surcharges that quietly drain budgets. Thats where a parcel audit comes in. - [FedEx and UPS Ground Rates Just Hit a Six-Year High.](https://icclogistics.com/blog/fedex-ups-ground-rates-hit-six-year-high/) - FedEx and UPS just posted their highest ground delivery rates since 2018. So, what’s driving this, and what can you do about it? - [Hidden Zip Code Changes Could Be Costing You Big](https://icclogistics.com/blog/hidden-zip-code-changes-costing-you/) - UPS quietly changed zone charts again — 1,081 shifts across major U.S. cities, 64% driving up costs. Learn how this impacts your shipping and profit margins. - [How Decision Paralysis in Logistics is Hurting Your Bottom Line](https://icclogistics.com/blog/how-decision-paralysis-logistics-hurting-bottom/) - Uncertainty makes us hesitate. And in logistics, hesitation comes with a price tag. The longer you delay, the more profit you silently leak. - [How to Reduce Shipping Costs Amid 2025 Tariff Hikes](https://icclogistics.com/blog/how-reduce-shipping-costs-amid-2025/) - Tariff hikes are here, and shipping costs are rising. Discover how top companies are reducing costs through audits, contract optimization, and strategy. - [The Invoice Trap: Why Freight Invoice Errors Happen](https://icclogistics.com/blog/invoice-trap-why-freight-invoice-errors-happen/) - Industry studies estimate that 5% to 15% of freight invoices contain errors. For businesses that move goods daily, this reality translates into overspending. - [UPS and DOWNS in the Parcel World](https://icclogistics.com/blog/ups-downs-parcel-world/) - UPS and DOWNS in the Parcel World The rise and fall of FedEx and UPS stock prices, and what it means for you If you have been following UPS and FedEx Stock prices for the past 6 months, you have probably noticed some major differences in performance. During this period, UPS Stock has seen a - [Understanding Hidden Shipping Fees: A Guide to Surcharge Recovery and Cost Control](https://icclogistics.com/blog/understanding-hidden-shipping-fees-guide-surcharge-recovery-cost-control/) - For high-volume shippers, failing to monitor and control these hidden shipping fees can quickly erode profit margins. This is your guide to cost control. - [Bringing USPS Out of the Box](https://icclogistics.com/blog/bringing-usps-box/) - Checking the mailbox is part of every American’s day. Most of us don’t ever think about how a tiny envelope or a giant box gets from one side of the country to the other but we are keenly aware when there is a disruption in mail service. It is so important, not only to commerce, - [UPS Quietly Changed Zone Charts Again - Here’s What We Found](https://icclogistics.com/blog/ups-quietly-changed-zone-charts-again-heres-what-we-found/) - UPS changed zone charts again (end of Dec 2025). No specifics published. So we pulled the charts and did the math. Here’s what we found. - [What’s The Process For Negotiating Better Freight Terms?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/process-negotiating-better-freight-terms/) - Managing shipping costs remains one of the most persistent challenges for supply chain leaders, CFOs, and logistics managers. What may initially appear to be a competitive carrier agreement often carries hidden costs beneath the surface. Minimum charges, opaque surcharge structures, and ambiguous terms gradually erode margins, often unnoticed until expenses spiral. The good news is - [Benchmarking for Logistics Contracts: How Data Creates Carrier Negotiation Leverage ](https://icclogistics.com/blog/benchmarking-logistics-contracts-data-creates-carrier-negotiation-leverage/) - Benchmarking doesn’t just identify problems — it provides a proof-based foundation for negotiation. - [Manufacturing Is Slowing – Logistics Is Where the Leaks Show First](https://icclogistics.com/blog/manufacturing-is-slowing-logistics-is-where-the-leaks-show-first/) - Recent data from the Institute for Supply Management’s monthly manufacturing survey shows U.S. factory activity at a one-year low. This isn’t abstract economic data. For manufacturers, this shows up fast and painfully in day-to-day operations. The blunt reality: When production slows, logistics issues don’t suddenly appear – people finally have to look at them. At ICC, we - [Urgent Update: What Shippers & Mailers Need to Know About Upcoming USPS Changes](https://icclogistics.com/blog/usps-mailing-updates-2025-2026/) - USPS releases new mailing standards, confirms no Jan 2026 rate hike, and signals a 5.3% increase in July 2026. Here’s what every shipper should know. - [Interview with Anthony Nuzio, Logistics Industry Expert - Logistics Strategies Radio](https://icclogistics.com/blog/podcast-one-interview-anthony-nuzio-logistics/) - Listen to an interview of Anthony Nuzio, logistics industry expert, educator and founder of ICC Logistics Services. - [Reducing Shipping Costs Without Changing Carriers and The Free Shipping Trend](https://icclogistics.com/blog/podcast-2-reducing-shipping-costs-without/) - Is free shipping really free? Can you reduce shipping costs and keep the same carrier? ICC Logistics weighs in on the “free shipping” craze and other promotional trends in the industry. - [Tony Nuzio Radio Broadcast on ‘Business Profits In the Real World’ With Michael Kessler, CPA](https://icclogistics.com/blog/tony-nuzio-radio-broadcast-business-profits/) - In this radio interview, ICC’s Founder and CEO Tony Nuzio sheds light on how the top 10% of businesses avoid profit leaks by managing their logistics and supply chain. - [A Look At The Logistics Industry And What Is Causing A Rise In Domestic Trucking Rates](https://icclogistics.com/blog/podcast-five-look-logistics-industry-what/) - Tony Nuzio discusses what is happening in the logistics industry, what is causing the rise of these freight rates, and what we can do as shippers to keep our costs down. - [ICC’s Tailored Solutions Software Helps Clients Audit And Analyze Bills](https://icclogistics.com/blog/icc-podcast-7-iccs-tailored-solutions/) - Laura Schwier discusses ICC’s multi-faceted personalized analysis tool, Tailored Solutions, which studies rates given by carriers to find additional discounts. - [How ICC Audited a Client’s Parcel Shipments and Identified Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars of Savings](https://icclogistics.com/blog/podcast-six-how-icc-audited-clients/) - Podcast 6: How ICC Logistic Services helped a company save a staggering amount of money on shipping and logistics. - [What Hidden Clauses Should You Look For In a Shipping Contract?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/hidden-clauses-look-shipping-contract/) - Carrier contracts should never be treated as “set it and forget it” agreements. Instead, they require proactive review at key moments. - [Parcel Audit vs Freight Audit: Key Differences and How to Choose the Right One](https://icclogistics.com/blog/parcel-audit-vs-freight-audit-key-differences-choose-right-one/) - Knowing the difference between a Parcel Audit and a Freight Audit is critical to deciding where to start and how to maximize cost control. - [The Strategic Value of Auditing Freight, Parcel, and Carrier Contracts](https://icclogistics.com/blog/strategic-value-auditing-freight-parcel-carrier-contracts/) - Discover how freight, parcel, and carrier contract audits uncover hidden costs, strengthen negotiations, and improve supply chain profitability. - [From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Logistics Playbook for Continuous Change](https://icclogistics.com/blog/reactive-proactive-building-logistics-playbook-continuous-change/) - Build a proactive logistics playbook to stay ahead of rate changes, reduce costs, and boost leverage. Download ICC’s 2025 Rate Impact Report. - [New FedEx 2026 vs. 2025 Rate Comparison Charts Are Here](https://icclogistics.com/blog/new-fedex-2026-vs-2025-rate-comparison-charts/) - Download your detailed FedEx 2026 vs. 2025 Rate Comparison Charts—covering both List Rates and Accessorial Fees & Surcharges. - [Freight Audit Services for Specialized Shippers: Why Accuracy Is Everything](https://icclogistics.com/blog/freight-audit-services-specialized-shippers-accuracy-everything/) - Freight audit services are built for complex, oversized, and specialized freight. Verify invoices, recover costs, and gain leverage with ICC Logistics. - [What Is a Freight Audit and Why It Matters for Specialized Cargo](https://icclogistics.com/blog/freight-audit-matters-specialized-cargo/) - Learn what a freight audit is and why it matters for specialized cargo. ICC Logistics helps shippers recover costs, ensure compliance, to protect every shipment - [Key Benefits Of A Freight Audit: Cost Savings, Better Contracts, Cleaner Compliance](https://icclogistics.com/blog/key-benefits-freight-audit-cost-savings-better-contracts-cleaner-compliance/) - A freight audit isn’t something you do once and forget. The longer you run it, the more value it creates. Here’s what a strong audit delivers. - [2026 Rates Are Out. And No, It’s Not Just 5.9%.](https://icclogistics.com/blog/2026-rates-out-just-5-9/) - These rate comparison charts pull it all together so you can see the impact without doing the math. Download your free charts today. - [Top 5 Hidden Charges In Freight Invoices](https://icclogistics.com/blog/top-5-hidden-charges-freight-invoices/) - Delicate, oversized, or irregular freight often appears fine on the quote, but then the invoice arrives. That’s where the real story is. - [When To Renegotiate Freight Contracts](https://icclogistics.com/blog/renegotiate-freight-contracts/) - The strongest negotiations happen when you bring real data to the table. That’s where freight audits become more than a recovery tool. - [The Checklist Every Shipper Needs](https://icclogistics.com/blog/checklist-every-shipper-needs/) - A recent White Paper published by Transwide and Supply Chain Media provided a checklist for shippers to use to ensure they have their transportation spend under control. Read to learn more. - [Guest Post: E-Commerce Leaves its Mark on Logistics By TradeMachines.com](https://icclogistics.com/blog/guest-post-e-commerce-leaves-mark/) - E-Commerce Leaves its Mark on Logistics By TradeMachines.com - [Case Study: How to Recover Over Half a Million Dollars](https://icclogistics.com/blog/case-study-how-recover-half-million/) - Case Study: How to Recover Over Half a Million Dollars - [How Audit Controls Can Recover $9M+](https://icclogistics.com/blog/how-audit-controls-recover-9m/) - How Audit Controls Can Recover $9M+ - [Leading in Times of Change, (AKA) Business Disruptions – Part 2](https://icclogistics.com/blog/leading-times-change-aka-business-disruptions-2/) - Leading in Times of Change, (AKA) Business Disruptions - [Leading in Times of Change Part 3](https://icclogistics.com/blog/leading-times-change-part-3/) - Leading in Times of Change Part 3 - [Leading in Times of Change, (AKA) Business Disruptions –Part 4](https://icclogistics.com/blog/leading-times-change-aka-business-disruptions/) - Read about ICC Logistics' fourth and final series of articles challenging businesses to properly identify and collaboratively react to change management and/or business disruption situations to assure on-going business success and avoid potential business failures. - [The True Cost of Going It Alone](https://icclogistics.com/blog/true-cost-going-it-alone/) - The True Cost of Going it Alone - [Five Keys to Improving Your Logistics Partnership Arrangements](https://icclogistics.com/blog/five-keys-improving-logistics-partnership-arrangements/) - Five Keys to Improving Your Logistics Partnership Arrangements - [Three Key Principles to Achieving Logistics and Supply Chain Success](https://icclogistics.com/blog/three-key-principles-achieving-logistics-supply/) - Three Key Principles to Achieving Logistics and Supply Chain Success - [4 Tips to Improve Carrier Relationships](https://icclogistics.com/blog/4-tips-improve-carrier-relationships/) - 4 Tips to Improve Carrier Relationships - [Is your Buying Team Negatively Impacting Your Company’s Profits?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/buying-team-negatively-impacting-companys-profits/) - Is your Buying Team Negatively Impacting Your Company’s Profits - [Five Step Plan to Lower Freight Costs](https://icclogistics.com/blog/five-step-plan-lower-freight-costs/) - Five Step Plan to Lower Freight Costs - [The Key to Profitability May Reside in Third Party Data Analytics](https://icclogistics.com/blog/key-profitability-reside-third-party-data/) - Today, every business is analyzing more and more internal data to track their operational efficiencies, financial and overall profitability assessments, as well as their customer’s buying trends. This internal data is certainly valuable for every company to assess what’s working, what’s not working and what changes need to be made to enhance overall business efficiency - [Guest Post: 6 Reasons Why Logistics is Important](https://icclogistics.com/blog/guest-post-6-reasons-why-logistics/) - 6 Reasons Why Logistics Might Be More Important To Your Business Than You Think Guest Post by: Howie Bick, The Analyst Handbook Logistics is sometimes overlooked as an important part of a company's underlying business, and plays an important role incorporating a variety of pieces to a business’ puzzle. Logistics is often coordinating between two - [Leading in Time of Change](https://icclogistics.com/blog/leading-time-change/) - This is the first in a series of articles we will be presenting on the critical importance of change management strategies in business, especially as it relates to the supply chains of every business. If there ever was a need to implement a strong, focused, team strategy for managing change in a business’ supply chain - [Leading in Times of Change- The Fundamentals](https://icclogistics.com/blog/leading-times-change-fundamentals/) - As we see it, there are three Key Fundamental Strategies for Leading any company or department for that matter through change. The first Key Fundamental is the need to perform a Gap Analysis. This Gap Analysis is necessary in order to measure where your company, or department is today and where it needs to be in - [Logistics IT Needs are Changing](https://icclogistics.com/blog/logistics-it-needs-changing/) - A recent report in Inbound Logistics titled, “Logistics IT Perspectives” provides a great deal of information as to what Logistics IT Solution Providers deliver based on their client’s needs. It also gives us a view of what must be on the minds of Supply Chain and Logistics executives when it comes to seeking IT solutions for - [Evaluating The Future of Drones](https://icclogistics.com/blog/evaluating-future-drones/) - George Jetson, of cartoon fame, will be born this year and his son Elroy will be zipping to school in an autonomous pod in about 40 years. That’s still science fiction, but science fact is already pointing us to where drone technology can take us in the very near future. Automatic delivery of mail and - [Understanding Parcel Carrier Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/blog/understanding-parcel-carrier-rate-increases/) - The Devil is in The Details Following FedEx’s recent General Rate Increase, (GRI) announcement, shippers are anxiously awaiting the anticipated GRI announcement from UPS. As is customary, there is an expectation that the UPS GRI will be in line with FedEx’s announced 2023 GRI level, which increases rates on average (6.9%). With these annual GRI - [The 7 Qs You're Probably Not Asking](https://icclogistics.com/blog/7-qs-youre-probably-asking/) - The Questions You Don't Ask Your Logistics Consultant Will Cost You Over the past several years, we have seen a major change in the Logistics landscape. The capacity issues driven by the Covid-19 Pandemic created a vacuum that opened the door for many new Final Mile, and Middle Mile delivery options. The added complexity in - [Big Data or Bad Data?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/big-data-bad-data/) - Big Data or Bad Data? "Big Data" is a large, complex data set coming from multiple sources, in a variety of formats, both structured and unstructured. When it comes to Supply Chain and Logistics operations, you can be assured more data is coming in at accelerating speeds, in different formats and, from multiple sources. In - [It's Time to Consider Reshoring](https://icclogistics.com/blog/time-consider-reshoring/) - If we have learned anything from the Covid pandemic, it is that Supply Chains are forever encountering disruptions. Single sourcing, (while a great strategy for cost containment), is only as strong as its weakest link and when one link is weakened or broken, businesses are left with no options. Global Supply chains depend upon the - [Are You Auditing the Auditor?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/you-auditing-auditor/) - Forever, businesses have relied on either in-house audits or external audits utilizing their accounting firms, (or a combination of both), to “audit” their operations. The audits of course are meant to validate that the company’s logistics and supply chain expenditures fall “in line” with their business operations and that their operational costs are “not out - [Which way is the economy going?](https://icclogistics.com/blog/which-way-economy-going/) - Which way is the economy going? How can we have low unemployment, a hiring boom and mass layoffs all at the same time? Well, the answer depends on what industry you are in. Companies are experiencing mass layoffs as defined as 50 or more employees laid off within 30 days and equal to one-third of - [Package Size Optimization](https://icclogistics.com/blog/package-size-optimization/) - One Size Does NOT Fit All! Have you ever had a package delivered, and been surprised by how large the shipping box was compared to the item that you ordered? For example, a shoe box packed inside a box that could have held a small refrigerator. To the average person, a scenario like this might - [Turning Shipping Invoices into Revenue](https://icclogistics.com/blog/turning-shipping-invoices-revenue/) - Many companies employ outsourced firms to pre-audit and pay their freight invoices. This is not only helpful to catch all invoicing errors, but it also is a much less costly way to process freight invoices than typical in-house operations. 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Find out here. - [USPS Delivery Takes on FedEx with a 7-Day a Week Delivery During the Holiday Season](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-delivery-takes-fedex-7-day/) - USPS delivery plans to out deliver FedEx with a new 7-day a week holiday delivery schedule. - [New Crisis At West Coast Ports: Contract Negotiations Have Ceased](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-crisis-west-coast-ports-contract/) - 11/20/14—Contract negotiations over a new contract cease at 29 West Coast ports. - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-thanksgiving-2-2/) - Happy Thanksgiving, from ICC logistics. - [Target Announces Free Shipping During Holidays](https://icclogistics.com/news/target-announces-free-shipping-during-holidays/) - Is there a catch to Target's free shipping holiday promotion? 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Find out more details here. - [HOS Suspension Is Now Included in the $1 Trillion Omnibus Bill](https://icclogistics.com/news/hos-suspension-now-included-1-trillion/) - A plan that will suspend segments of 'an hours of service rule' is now included in a $1 Trillion bill. Find out more details here. - [Amazon Tests New Technologies for More Efficient Delivery](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-tests-new-technologies-more-efficient/) - Amazon is counting on bicycle messengers in Manhattan to deliver packages in 60 minutes under its Amazon Prime Now service. In addition, they are lobbying the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to utilize drone aircraft to deliver these packages. 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Find out information here. - [Amazon Sunday Deliveries Are Overwhelming Postal Workers Says Supply Chain 24/7](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-sunday-deliveries-overwhelming-postal-workers-2/) - Supply Chain 247 reveals how the U.S. Postal Service is struggling to keep up with the volume of packages delivered on Sundays. Read more here... - [41st Transportation and Logistics Council Annual Conference](https://icclogistics.com/news/41st-transportation-logistics-council-annual-conference/) - Tony Nuzio will be a panelist at the 41st Transportation and Logistics Council Annual Conference during March 23rd - 25th, 2015. Find out more details here. - [Big Surge In Post-Holiday Deliveries On National Returns Day](https://icclogistics.com/news/big-surge-post-holiday-deliveries-national/) - According to Supply Chain 247, a “tsunami of returns” is occurring as a result of more than 800,000 returns consumers have sent back since the Holidays ended. - [Uber's Latest Experiment: A Logistics Service in Hong Kong Called "Uber Cargo"](https://icclogistics.com/news/ubers-latest-experiment-logistics-service-hong/) - Uber Cargo launched a global logistics service in Hong Kong. Read more here... - [Amazon Quadruples Sunday Deliveries ...Thanks to Online Shoppers](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-quadruples-sunday-deliveries-thanks-online/) - Amazon boasts about their successful online deliveries in the UK. Find out more in our latest news. - [Recent Report Says UPS Is Lowering Its 2014 Earnings](https://icclogistics.com/news/recent-report-says-ups-lowering-2014/) - Recent Supply Chain 247 article says under-performing US market is reason for lowered earnings. - [29 West Coast Ports Are Shutting Down Over Next Four To Five Days](https://icclogistics.com/news/29-west-coast-ports-shutting-next/) - The loading and unloading of cargo freighters will be suspended at 29 West Coast Ports. - [Green Light by US Federal Aviation Administration for Civilian Drones, Subject To Strict Conditions](https://icclogistics.com/news/green-light-us-federal-aviation-administration/) - Under certain conditions, the United States is "set to permit widespread civilian drone flights" after the FAA released a proposal that would permit businesses to use them. - [West Coast Ports: Will A Permanent Deal Be Reached?](https://icclogistics.com/news/west-coast-ports-will-permanent-deal/) - A tentative deal has been reached. 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Find out. - [Transportation and Logistics Council 41st Annual Conference](https://icclogistics.com/news/transportation-logistics-council-41st-annual-conference/) - ICC Logistics Tony Nuzio will be a panelist at the Transportation and Logistics Council 41st Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. Find out more details here. - [New Rail Reform Bill: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-rail-reform-bill-surface-transportation/) - Will STB reauthorization change freight-rail policies? Find out. - [Transportation and Logistics Consulting firm ICC Announces a Free Webinar on March 31st at 2pm, “The Art and Science of Negotiating Logistics Contracts”](https://icclogistics.com/news/transportation-logistics-consulting-firm-icc-announces/) - FREE Webinar March 31, 2pm: The Art and Science of Negotiating Logistics Contracts –. Sign up today. Registration is at no-cost to you. - [Is Cargo Moving Any Faster Now In West Coast Ports?](https://icclogistics.com/news/cargo-moving-any-faster-now-west/) - Is Cargo Moving Any Faster Now In West Coast Ports? - [FedEx SmartPost Rates Will Go Up Another 8.3% In April](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-smartpost-rates-will-go-another/) - SmartPost rates will receive a second cost increase on April 27, 2015. Now, an increase of another 8.3% is expected. - [Gasoline Production Expected To Rise At Record Pace: Can Prices Hold?](https://icclogistics.com/news/gasoline-production-expected-rise-record-pace/) - Gasoline will be made from crude oil at a “record pace” following the largest glut in 80+ years. Find out more details here. - [A Sigh Of Relief For West Coast Shippers After An ILWU Vote?](https://icclogistics.com/news/sigh-relief-west-coast-shippers-ilwu/) - A vote is cast to recommend a tentative 5-year agreement that looks promising. More details on our latest post. - [What Retailers Are Saying About West Coast Port Delays](https://icclogistics.com/news/news-what-retailers-saying-west-coast-port/) - Retailers are being affected by West Coast port delays. Find out how it's effecting profits. - [Slowing Growth in U.S. Freight Shipments?](https://icclogistics.com/news/slowing-growth-u-s-freight-shipments/) - Why were U.S. Freight Shipments slow in March? Find out here. - [Will An Oversupply of Vessel Capacity Affect Trans-Pacific Contract Negotiations?](https://icclogistics.com/news/will-oversupply-vessel-capacity-affect-trans/) - Supply chain strategies are being reassesses out West. Find out why. - [Do High Efficiency Vessels Have A Competitive Advantage?](https://icclogistics.com/news/high-efficiency-vessels-have-competitive-advantage/) - A new article details energy efficiency ratings and how they impact the marketability of vessels as well as decisions made by shippers around the world. - [West Coast Ports Update: When Will Ports Be "Back To Normal"?](https://icclogistics.com/news/west-coast-ports-update-when-will/) - Will West Coast Ports get back to normal? Find out what is happening at ports and why a new ‘normal’ is needed. - [Will Cargo Be Permanently Diverted Away From West Coast Ports?](https://icclogistics.com/news/will-cargo-permanently-diverted-away-west/) - cargo shippers feeing the West Coast Ports? Find out here what the numbers actually show. - [ICC Memorial Day Announcement](https://icclogistics.com/news/icc-memorial-day-announcement/) - ICC Memorial Day Announcement - [5 Year Agreement Ratified by ILWU: Are West Coast Ports In The Clear?](https://icclogistics.com/news/5-year-agreement-ratified-ilwu-west/) - Labor strife ends at West Coast Ports as new 5 year agreement is ratified by the ILWU. - [Amazon Now Offering Same Day Delivery On Over 1 Million Items For Amazon Prime Members](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-now-offering-same-day-delivery/) - Find out about Amazon’s new same-day delivery service for Prime members. - [The PORTS Act (Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments) Is Introduced To Help Prevent Future Incidents in West Coast Ports](https://icclogistics.com/news/ports-act-protecting-orderly-responsible-transit/) - Learn how the The PORTS Act (Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments) can help mitigate future incidents at West Coast Ports. - [The Impact The Panama Canal Expansion Will Have On Shippers](https://icclogistics.com/news/impact-panama-canal-expansion-will-have/) - The Impact The Panama Canal Expansion Will Have On Shippers – an article by Founder and CEO of ICC Logistics, Anthony Nuzio. - [ICC’s Tony Nuzio and Oliver Nodjoumi Will Be Presenting At The 2015 Supply Chain Leadership Forum](https://icclogistics.com/news/iccs-tony-nuzio-oliver-nodjoumi-will/) - Announcement - ICC’s Tony Nuzio and Oliver Nodjoumi Will Be Presenting At the 2015 Supply Chain Leadership Forum - [ICC Independence Day Announcement](https://icclogistics.com/news/icc-independence-day-announcement/) - ICC Independence Day Announcement - [U.S. Trucking Companies Now Employ More Workers Than Before The Great Recession](https://icclogistics.com/news/u-s-trucking-companies-now-employ/) - The U.S. trucking industry has officially reached employment numbers greater than those before the Great Recession— ICC Logistics shares the latest news. - [Seven Steps to Better Negotiating: Tony’s Top Tips](https://icclogistics.com/news/seven-steps-better-negotiating-tonys-top/) - Learn 7 key steps to becoming a better negotiator. 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Private discussions report that UPS could be buying out Coyote Logistics. - [Big News for Retail Giants Walmart and Amazon](https://icclogistics.com/news/big-news-retail-giants-walmart-amazon/) - A look into the changes of the shipping and logistics industry caused by the retail giants Walmart and Amazon. - [UPS Takes Major Step Toward Using “Greener” Renewable Fuels In Its Operations](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-takes-major-step-toward-using/) - UPS has announced an agreement with the top three suppliers of renewable fuels, to help reduce carbon emissions. - [Tony Nuzio will be a guest on Business Profits In The Real World radio show 8/15/15 4pm](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-shares-insights-global-trends-interviewing/) - Tony Nuzio will be a guest on Business Profits In The Real World radio show 8/15/15 4pm - [Can Public Transportation Be Used To Ship Packages? Amazon Thinks 'Yes.'](https://icclogistics.com/news/public-transportation-used-ship-packages-amazon/) - Amazon has publicly released a patent application to use public transportation as a delivery service for customers. The service will allow consumers to receive their packages on the go. - [Is Short-Haul Trucking The Next Big Thing?](https://icclogistics.com/news/short-haul-trucking-next-big-thing/) - Cargomatic is on the way to becoming the next big thing in the shipping and logistics industry. The new company is using technological innovation to simplify the industry. - [Macy’s Undergoes A Huge Expansion For Same-Day Delivery](https://icclogistics.com/news/macys-undergoes-huge-expansion-same-day/) - Macy’s is currently expanding its same-day delivery service across the U.S. into 17 major cities. 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(Above the Standard), a Global Leader in Profit Maximization and Business Growth Services, privately owned company, located in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Learn more here. - [Amazon Innovating Again After Learning Logistics Lessons Abroad In India](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-innovating-again-learning-logistics-lessons/) - What is Amazon learning from growth markets such as India when it comes to logistics and delivering products? Find out how the company continues to innovate. - [ICC Podcast 8: ICC Success Stories With Their Clients](https://icclogistics.com/news/icc-podcast-8-icc-success-stories/) - Anthony Nuzio and Laura Schwier discuss the beginnings of ICC, and share some particular success stories and client examples. - [Happy Thanksgiving from ICC](https://icclogistics.com/news/news-happy-thanksgiving-icc/) - [Why You're Still Paying A Fuel Surcharge At FedEx And UPS](https://icclogistics.com/news/why-youre-still-paying-fuel-surcharge/) - Why You're Still Paying A Fuel Surcharge At FedEx And UPS - an article by ICC Logistics Services, Inc. - [Oliver Nodjoumi’s Article On Guaranteed Service Refund Waivers Published In November 2015 Issue Of TransDigest](https://icclogistics.com/news/oliver-nodjoumis-article-guaranteed-service-refund/) - Read insights on Guaranteed Service Refund Waivers in Oliver Nodjoumi’s article that has been published in the November issue of TransDigest. - [New Transportation Authorization Agreement Reached By House And Senate](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-transportation-authorization-agreement-reached-house/) - The House and Senate has reached an agreement regarding for “new long-term surface transportation. Read this timely news here. - [Who Ruled 2015 Black Friday eCommerce Sales?](https://icclogistics.com/news/who-ruled-2015-black-friday-ecommerce/) - Find out who ruled eCommerce sales on Black Friday 2015. Who ‘won’ and why? - [The Container Weighing Rule: Will Shippers Be Ready to Comply by July 1, 2016?](https://icclogistics.com/news/container-weighing-rule-will-shippers-ready/) - Will shippers be ready to comply by July 1, 2016 when the new Container Weighing Rule (CWR) goes into effect? - [Who Won The 2015 Online Holiday Spending Game In Retail?](https://icclogistics.com/news/who-won-2015-online-holiday-spending/) - Amazon took in a whopping 39.3% of all e-commerce sales this Holiday season. Find out how they did it. - [ICC’s Tony Nuzio Interviewed and Published In InternetRetailer.Com Article About Last-Minute Holiday Deliveries](https://icclogistics.com/news/iccs-tony-nuzio-interviewed-published-internetretailer/) - ICC’s Tony Nuzio Interviewed and Published In InternetRetailer.Com Article About Last-Minute Holiday Deliveries. Read About It Here. - [Amazon Had Blockbuster 2015 Sales With Record Breaking Holiday Season](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-had-blockbuster-2015-sales-record/) - Find out how Amazon blew away the competition this Holiday season with record breaking sales. - [New Details Surface About Amazon’s Drone Delivery Program In An Interview With Paul Misener](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-details-surface-amazons-drone-delivery/) - New details about Amazon’s drone delivery program – the company’s new way of delivering packages to customers using automated delivery drones. - [ICC’s CEO Tony Nuzio Featured In Newsday Article About UPS, FedEx and USPS Rate Hikes](https://icclogistics.com/news/iccs-ceo-tony-nuzio-featured-newsday/) - ICC’s Tony Nuzio was featured in this Newsday article about what columnist Jamie Herzlich says is a “trifecta” of rising shipping costs. - [Tony Nuzio, CEO of ICC Logistics, Featured In January 2016 TransDigest Article About UPS’ New Fee, “Third Party Billing Service”](https://icclogistics.com/news/tony-nuzio-ceo-icc-logistics-featured-2/) - A new article by ICC’s Tony Nuzio about “Third Party Billing Service” has been published in TransDigest. 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Are we ready for this? - [ICC’s Tony Nuzio Explains Tactics That Shippers Can Use To Lower Their Freight Bills In Recent Article](https://icclogistics.com/news/iccs-tony-nuzio-explains-tactics-shippers/) - Tony Nuzio, ICC’s CEO explains different tactics that shippers can use to lower their freight bills. - [Two USCG Approved Alternative Methods for Obtaining Certified Container Weights](https://icclogistics.com/news/two-uscg-approved-alternative-methods-obtaining/) - The US Coast Guard has approved 2 alternative container weighing verification methods to meet IMO’s new SOLAS international regulations. - [How Close Is Amazon To Becoming A Major Player In Providing Logistics Services?](https://icclogistics.com/news/how-close-amazon-becoming-major-player/) - Amazon looking to license or acquire freight services technology to handle their freight management program. - [The Customer Experience – What’s it’s all About](https://icclogistics.com/news/customer-experience-whats-all/) - The Customer Experience – What’s it’s all About - [If You Can’t Beat them, Join Them](https://icclogistics.com/news/you-cant-beat-them-join-them/) - If You Can’t Beat them, Join Them - [The Survey Says!](https://icclogistics.com/news/survey-says/) - The Survey Says - [Creating a ROBUST Contract Agreement](https://icclogistics.com/news/creating-robust-contract-agreement/) - Creating a ROBUST Contract Agreement - [Tony Nuzio, CEO of ICC Logistics, Featured In June 2016 TransDigest Article About "Damaged Shipments: What you need to know"](https://icclogistics.com/news/tony-nuzio-ceo-icc-logistics-featured/) - A new article by ICC’s Tony Nuzio about," Damaged Shipments: What you need to know” has been published in TransDigest. Read the article here. - [UPS Expands Locker Pick-Up](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-expands-locker-pick/) - UPS just announced that they are giving more customers the ability to pick up their packages when they want, finding more ways to satisfy their diverse customer base. UPS is expanding their program called Access Point Smart Locker Package Pick-up Program. 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Well we found at least one surprise in these rate increases affecting parcel shippers utilizing UPS’ Sure Post services. 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Yes and No!](https://icclogistics.com/news/early-holiday-present-ups-yes-no/) - An Early Holiday Present from UPS? Yes and No! - [The FedEx/Amazon Divorce - What it Really Means](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedexamazon-divorce-what-it-really-means/) - The FedEx/Amazon Divorce – What it Really Means - [Shippers Paying Freight Carrier’s Parking Fines?](https://icclogistics.com/news/shippers-required-pay-freight-carriers-parking/) - Shippers Required to Pay Freight Carrier’s Parking Fines! - [Breaking: FedEx 2020 General Rate Increases Are Here!](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-fedex-2020-general-rate-increases/) - Breaking: FedEx 2020 General Rate Increases Are Here! - [Drones https://icclogistics.com/wp-admin/edit.php?orderby=title&order=desc&s=Drones+Coming+to+a+Sky+Near+You&post_status=all&post_type=news&action=-1&m=0&action2=-1Coming to a Sky Near You](https://icclogistics.com/news/drones-coming-sky-near-you/) - Drones Coming to a Sky Near You - [Trucking Uncertainty Creates Real Opportunities for Shippers](https://icclogistics.com/news/trucking-uncertainty-creates-real-opportunities-shippers/) - How can a shipper benchmark their rates if they only have access to their own shipment data to analyze? 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How Will the “Noise” of 2019 Impact Your Business in 2020?](https://icclogistics.com/news/you-hear-what-i-hear-how/) - How Will the “Noise” of 2019 Impact Your Business in 2020? - [Asia to North America Rates Increasing again!](https://icclogistics.com/news/asia-north-america-rates-increasing-again/) - Asia to North America Rates Increasing again! - [The True Impact of 2020 Parcel Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/true-impact-2020-parcel-rate-increases/) - The True Impact of 2020 Parcel Rate Increases - [Breaking: UPS Reports 4Q Earnings and New Products and Services](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-ups-reports-4q-earnings-new/) - Breaking: UPS Reports 4Q Earnings and New Products and Services - [Seven Steps to Better Negotiating](https://icclogistics.com/news/seven-steps-to-better-negotiating/) - Seven Steps to Better Negotiating - [6 Questions to ask to take control of reverse logistics](https://icclogistics.com/news/6-questions-ask-take-control-reverse/) - 6 Questions to ask to take control of reverse logistics - [The Transportation Optimization Challenge](https://icclogistics.com/news/transportation-optimization-challenge/) - The Transportation Optimization Challenge - [Coronavirus is disrupting supply chains-is it all bad news?](https://icclogistics.com/news/coronavirus-disrupting-supply-chains-it-all/) - Coronavirus is disrupting supply chains-is it all bad news? - [General Rate Increase (GRI) for Asia Cargo Announced](https://icclogistics.com/news/general-rate-increase-gri-asia-cargo/) - General Rate Increase (GRI) for Asia Cargo Announced - [Supply Chain Flexibility in a Post Coronavirus World](https://icclogistics.com/news/supply-chain-flexibility-post-coronavirus-world/) - Supply Chain Flexibility in a Post Coronavirus World - [Your business is disrupted; we're here to help](https://icclogistics.com/news/business-disrupted-here-help/) - We understand you are facing unprecendented business disruptions. The challenges are immense and every company’s sales and personnel resources are being negatively impacted by this Pandemic. Here's some encouraging news; Your company doesn’t just have to see its sales plummet without having any options to improve its bottom line. You may already know that ICC constantly monitors - [Breaking: USPS Priority Mail Guarantee Suspensions](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-usps-priority-mail-guarantee-suspensions/) - Breaking: USPS Priority Mail Guarantee Suspensions - [Breaking: FedEx and COVID-19](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-fedex-and-covid-19/) - Breaking: FedEx and COVID-19 - [Temporary Surcharge on FedEx Express International Services](https://icclogistics.com/news/temporary-surcharge-fedex-express-international-services/) - Temporary Surcharge on FedEx Express International Services - [Breaking: Ocean Carriers Raise Rates AGAIN!](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-ocean-carriers-raise-rates-again/) - Ocean Carriers Raise Rates - [Was the deal you struck, the deal you got?](https://icclogistics.com/news/deal-you-struck-deal-you-got/) - Was the deal you struck, the deal you got? - [FedEx Announces Temporary Surcharges!](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-announces-temporary-surcharges/) - FedEx has released an update to their implementation of “temporary Surcharges” related to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Below is a link to the FedEx website where all of the details of these updated surcharges is listed. The big question is, will UPS follow? Release is below: We recently announced a temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express - [Breaking: June 1, 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI)](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-june-1-2020-general-rate/) - Breaking: June 1, 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI) - [Pandemic-Proof Your Business Now, Not Later](https://icclogistics.com/news/pandemic-proof-business-now-later/) - pandemic-proof-your-business-now-not-later - [Pandemic Proof Your Business Part 2](https://icclogistics.com/news/pandemic-proof-business-part-2/) - In our recent post, we proposed the idea that businesses should evaluate outsourcing certain services especially during this current Covid-19 Pandemic. The main reason for considering outsourcing services is to ensure your business is ready to operate from a strong financial footing when the business gets back to normal. And yes, there will be many different definitions of what is “normal” that’s for sure. So what - [Five Keys to Avoiding Transportation Contract Failures](https://icclogistics.com/news/five-keys-avoiding-transportation-contract-failures/) - Five Keys to Avoiding Transportation Contract Failures - [UPS Rolls Out "Peak Surcharge"](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-rolls-out-peak-surcharge/) - Talk about biting the hand that feeds you! Starting Sunday, May 31, 2020, UPS is adding several new surcharges which they call a “Peak Surcharge;” a peak surcharge in the month of May! That makes absolutely no sense at all. The surcharges will apply to some of UPS’ best customers, (at least their best customers - [US Trade Representative’s request for comments](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-trade-representatives-request-comments/) - US Trade Representative’s request for comments - [FedEx follows UPS' Peak Season Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-ups-peak-season-surcharges/) - FedEx “Me Too’s UPS’ Peak Season Surcharges - [General Rate Increase Cargo from Asia](https://icclogistics.com/news/general-rate-increase-cargo-from-asia/) - General Rate Increase Cargo from Asia - [A Frank Discussion About Cargo Insurance](https://icclogistics.com/news/frank-discussion-cargo-insurance/) - A Frank Discussion About Cargo Insurance - [Making Bold Decisions: Tips to Avoid “Decision Paralysis” and Ensure Long-Term Business Survival](https://icclogistics.com/news/tips-ensure-long-term-business-survival/) - Tips to Ensure Long-Term Business Survival - [Potential Change to Minimum Federal Motor Carrier Insurance Requirements](https://icclogistics.com/news/potential-change-minimum-federal-motor-carrier/) - Potential Change to Minimum Federal Motor Carrier Insurance Requirements - [Diesel Prices on the Rise, Really?](https://icclogistics.com/news/diesel-prices-rise-really/) - Diesel Prices on the Rise, Really? - [Gartner Survey Reveals a Major Sourcing Shift Out of China](https://icclogistics.com/news/gartner-survey-reveals-major-sourcing-shift/) - Gartner Survey Reveals a Major Sourcing Shift Out of China - [CSCMP’s State of Logistics Report Highlights](https://icclogistics.com/news/cscmps-state-logistics-report-highlights/) - CSCMP’s State of Logistics Report Highlights - [The US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Critical Info](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-mexico-canada-trade-agreement-critical/) - The US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Critical Info - [Breaking: FedEx 4th Quarter Earnings Report](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-fedex-4th-quarter-earnings-report/) - Breaking: FedEx 4th Quarter Earnings Report - [Happy 4th of July!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-4th-of-july/) - Happy 4th of July! - [Ocean Rates Continue to Rise](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-rates-continue-rise/) - Ocean Rates Continue to Rise - [Potential Additional Tariffs on Products imported from the European Union](https://icclogistics.com/news/potential-additional-tariffs-products-imported-european/) - Potential Additional Tariffs on Products imported from the European Union - [Carrier Liability Limitations Shippers Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/carrier-liability-limitations-shippers-need-know/) - It is very obvious that during this continuing period of Covid-19 work from home requirements, that many folks will continue to order more and more products on-line to then be delivered to their homes, rather than venture out to retail outlets. 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- [FedEx and UPS Are On a Hiring Blitz](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-ups-hiring-blitz/) - FedEx and UPS Are On a Hiring Blitz - [We Shall Never Forget](https://icclogistics.com/news/we-shall-never-forget/) - "No day shall erase you from the memory of time" - Virgil Today we honor and remember. #NeverForget - [New UPS Surcharge Announced!](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-ups-surcharge/) - New UPS Surcharge Announced! - [FedEx Announces General Rate Increase AND Late Payment Fee!](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-announces-general-rate-increase-late/) - FedEx Announces General Rate Increase AND Late Payment Fee! - [US Customs Fee Increase Effective October 1, 2020](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-customs-fee-increase-effective-october/) - US Customs Fee Increase Effective October 1, 2020 - [How to Beat the Peak Season Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/how-beat-peak-season-surcharges/) - How to Beat the Peak Season Surcharges - [More Ocean Rate Increases on the Horizon](https://icclogistics.com/news/more-ocean-rate-increases-horizon/) - Ocean Rates Rise - [Are We Willing to Change?](https://icclogistics.com/news/we-willing-change/) - Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends - [Combating COVID-19: Short-Term Impacts on Supply Chains](https://icclogistics.com/news/combating-covid-19-short-term-impacts/) - Combating COVID-19: Short-Term Impacts on Supply Chains - [Global Parcel Shipping Challenges](https://icclogistics.com/news/global-parcel-shipping-challenges/) - Global Parcel Shipping Challenges - [New UPS Import Peak Season Surcharges Coming Soon](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-ups-import-peak-season-surcharges/) - New UPS Import Peak Season Surcharges Coming Soon - [LA-Long Beach Ports Suffer from Extreme Congestion](https://icclogistics.com/news/la-long-beach-ports-suffer-extreme/) - LA-Long Beach Ports Suffer from Extreme Congestion - [UPS Reports 3rd Quarter 2020 Revenues](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-reports-3rd-quarter-2020-revenues/) - UPS Reports 3rd Quarter 2020 Revenues - [Ocean Freight General Rate Increase Announcement](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-freight-general-rate-increase-announcement/) - Ocean Freight General Rate Increase Announcement - [UPS Announces it’s 2021 General Rate Increase](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-announces-2021-general-rate-increase/) - UPS Announces it’s 2021 General Rate Increase - [Another Ocean Freight General Rate Increase Coming](https://icclogistics.com/news/another-ocean-freight-general-rate-increase-3/) - Another Ocean Freight General Rate Increase Coming - [Proposed US Postal Service Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/proposed-us-postal-service-rate-increases/) - Proposed US Postal Service Rate Increases - [U.S. Postal Service Announces New Domestic Competitive Prices for 2021](https://icclogistics.com/news/u-s-postal-service-announces-new/) - U.S. Postal Service Announces New Domestic Competitive Prices for 2021 - [Omni-Channel Leadership Report- Highlights and Takeaways](https://icclogistics.com/news/omni-channel-leadership-report-highlights-takeaways/) - Omni-Channel Leadership Report- Highlights and Takeaways - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-thanksgiving-3/) - [Asia-US ocean reliability falls to new low](https://icclogistics.com/news/asia-us-ocean-reliability-falls-new/) - Asia-US ocean reliability falls to new low - [Another Ocean Freight General Rate Increase!](https://icclogistics.com/news/another-ocean-freight-general-rate-increase-2/) - Another Ocean Freight General Rate Increase! - [CBP ISSUES DETENTION ORDER ON COTTON PRODUCTS](https://icclogistics.com/news/cbp-issues-detention-order-cotton-products/) - CBP ISSUES DETENTION ORDER ON COTTON PRODUCTS - [Another Ocean Freight General Rate Increase!](https://icclogistics.com/news/another-ocean-freight-general-rate-increase/) - Another Ocean Freight General Rate Increase! - [FedEx Surcharge Updates](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-surcharge-updates/) - FedEx Surcharge Updates - [The 2021 Logistics Budgeting Challenge](https://icclogistics.com/news/2021-logistics-budgeting-challenge/) - The 2021 Logistics Budgeting Challenge - [Happy Holidays and Holiday Hours](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-holidays-holiday-hours/) - [Ocean Freight Rates Continue to Climb](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-freight-rates-continue-climb/) - Ocean Freight Rates Continue to Climb - [Guest Post: Premium surcharges send trans-Pac rates to record highs](https://icclogistics.com/news/guest-post-premium-surcharges-send-trans/) - As we enter 2021, the real question that importers from the Far East MUST ask themselves is, how can we possibly continue to pay these skyrocketing ocean rates? The answer of course is, what choice do they have. But a much deeper question is how will they or should they handle the budget process for - [Effects on Requalification Efforts for Periodicals Publications](https://icclogistics.com/news/effects-requalification-efforts-periodicals-publications/) - COVID-19 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS UPDATE Effects on Requalification Efforts for Periodicals Publications The US Postal Service understands that the Periodicals industry continues to have a difficult time renewing requester and subscriber/paid publications due to the COVID-19 outbreak. To address this, in an April 2020 Industry Update, we temporarily extended expiration dates of all legitimate requests - [It’s Time for FedEx and UPS to Reinstate GSRs](https://icclogistics.com/news/time-fedex-ups-reinstate-gsrs/) - In a recent article published by Freightways, the Peak Season Holiday Delivery Season wasn’t’ perfect, but it also wasn’t the “Shipageddon” many had feared either. According to the article, much of the “success” was due to the service performance of the major parcel carriers. UPS delivered 96.7% of its parcels on time during a five-weekIn a recent article published by Freightways, the Peak Season Holiday Delivery Season wasn’t’ perfect, but it also wasn’t the “Shipageddon” many had feared either. According to the article, much of the “success” was due to the service performance of the major parcel carriers. UPS delivered 96.7% of its parcels on time during a five-week - [New GRI for Cargo from Asia to US, Canada and Mexico](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-gri-cargo-asia-us-canada/) - A new General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports/ramps of discharge. The proposed increases are as follows and will become effective on February 15, 2021. They just keep coming and coming! General Rate Increase USD 900 / 20' USD 1,000 - [More Ocean Freight GRIs Coming!](https://icclogistics.com/news/more-ocean-freight-gris-coming/) - More Ocean Freight General Rate Increases on the Horizon – No Surprise here! In a recent conversation with an executive of a major steamship line, we were advised that tight capacity issues in the Asia Eastbound markets will continue with no end in sight. That fact is the main reason why additional General Rate Increases - [UPS Drives 4th Quarter Profits](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-drives-4th-quarter-profits/) - UPS recently reported their fourth quarter revenue figures and they were absolutely eye-popping. Actually for the year, they were the highest reported revenues and diluted adjusted earnings per share in the company’s history. Here are some of the key highlights: Consolidated Revenue Increased 21% to $24.9 Billion from Growth Across All Business Sectors Consolidated Operating - [Diesel Surges 6.3¢ for Biggest Weekly Rise Since 2019](https://icclogistics.com/news/diesel-surges-6-3c2a2-biggest-weekly/) - While Diesel prices have been steadily rising over the past three months or so, last week diesel fuel prices went up 6.3 cents per gallon to a nationwide average of $2.80 cents per gallon. Get ready folks, buckle up for we believe this is just the beginning of a trend towards much higher fuel prices - [Ocean Shipment Insurance – What You Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-shipment-insurance-what-you-need/) - Recent reports by the World Shipping Council, (WSC) reveal a stream of container losses due to fires aboard ships, containers being lost at sea, as well as other causes. Recently there has been a large increase in these disasters causing much concern for ocean shippers. For one thing, ocean containers are falling off ships at - [Importing Goods from China? Read This!](https://icclogistics.com/news/importing-goods-china-read/) - We have just received the following notice from our strategic partner, Frank Desiderio, partner in the law firm of Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman and Klestadt, LLP, regarding litigation brought before the Court of International Trade. Please see the latest update on this proceeding below which affects many shippers importing goods from China. We encourage you - [USPS Makes a 4th Quarter Profit](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-makes-4th-quarter-profit/) - Two terms we do not often hear in the same sentence are, “US Postal Service” and “Profit.” However, in the fourth Quarter of last year, the USPS actually did end up with a profit of $318 Million. This was a result of an increase in sales of $2.8 Billion. The profit however was calculated after excluding - [Importers Get Ready for Another Round of General Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/importers-get-ready-another-round-general/) - Effective March 15, 2021 a second round of General Rate Increases slated for March, 2021 has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports/ramps of discharge. With a tremendous back-up of ships waiting to be unloaded at US West Coast Ports, we suspect this will not - [As Diesel Climbs, Shippers Prepare for Higher Costs](https://icclogistics.com/news/diesel-climbs-shippers-prepare-higher-costs/) - Diesel Climbs 7.5¢ to $2.876 a Gallon With this week’s increase in the price of diesel fuel of 7.5 cents per gallon, the price of a gallon of diesel fuel has now risen by 13.8 cents in the past two weeks, according to Energy Information Administration data released Feb. 16. The price of trucking’s main - [Import Surge Has Vessels Backed Up at Port of Los Angeles](https://icclogistics.com/news/import-surge-has-vessels-backed-port/) - Here is the latest news on the import ocean freight front as reported by Gene Seroka, the Port of Los Angeles’ Executive Director. As of Wednesday, February 17th, there are Sixty-two vessels at anchor in San Pedro Bay, including 20 container ships destined for the Port of Los Angeles. “If we do nothing, we will - [Breaking: Maersk Eindhoven Incident](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-maersk-eindhoven-incident/) - We have heard from our friends at OEC Group that while traveling from Xiamen to Los Angeles, the Maersk Eindhoven encountered severe weather and possibly experienced engine failure, sending a significant number of containers overboard and damaging containers remaining on board. The full extent of the damage has not yet been confirmed. OEC has advised - [Diesel Fuel Prices continue to climb - with no end in sight.](https://icclogistics.com/news/diesel-fuel-prices-continue-climb-no/) - According to a report in Transport Topics, the national average price of a gallon of diesel increased 9.7 cents to $2.973 cents a gallon. This data is reported weekly by the Energy Information Administration and this rise covers the data released by the EIA on Feb. 22. Some notable facts shippers should be aware of: - [A Word of Warning for Importers](https://icclogistics.com/news/word-warning-importers/) - It is quite clear that some importers prefer to purchase goods from overseas suppliers on a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) basis. Their reasoning is that it is a less complex transaction especially when an importer is not well schooled in import regulations. Their reasoning for taking this course of action is not off the mark, - [Is the UPS/FedEx Duopoly Disappearing?](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-fedex-duopoly-disappearing/) - Over the past several months, Amazon Air has added additional aircraft to its fleet with a goal of increasing its daily schedules in excess of 160 flights a day. Obviously, the main focus will be to utilize these additional aircraft to enhance the Amazon delivery network. However, for years now, Amazon has been planning to - [USTR Extends 301 Exclusions Certain Medical Care Products](https://icclogistics.com/news/ustr-extends-301-exclusions-certain-medical/) - The following information has been provided to us by our strategic business associates, the law firm of GDLSK. In a notice recently posted on its website, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced that it is extending 99 expiring China 301 tariff exclusions on medical-care and/or COVID response products. The exclusions on - [CHINA Section 301 Litigation Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/china-section-301-litigation-update/) - For importers who are following the China Section 301 Litigation, our friends at the Law Firm of GDLSK have provided the following updates on that case. Should you need assistance for your company regarding these important trade issues, we urge you to reach out to the Law offices of GDLSK at 212 557-4000. On March - [General Rate Increase Alert! Ocean Carriers](https://icclogistics.com/news/general-rate-increase-alert-ocean-carriers/) - Once again the ocean carriers providing services from Asia to North America are planning a new General Rate Increase (GRI). This latest GRI will become effective on April 1, 2021. The rate increase has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports/ramps of discharge. The proposed - [Breaking: USPS Changes Two Important Business Services](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-usps-changes-two-important-business/) - Attention ALL Postal Shippers, the USPS has proposed changes to two of their business services. The proposed changes must first be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, but odds are these changes will in fact go into place on the dates specified in the USPS announcement issued on Friday, March 26, 2021. The proposed changes - [Breaking: UPS Reinstates and Modifies its Guaranteed Service Refund Program](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-future-guaranteed-service-refunds/) - Last week we reported that UPS was going to finally reinstate its Money Back Guarantee program on April 5, 2021 for late deliveries, at least for some of their service offerings. Well UPS did in fact make that announcement on their website yesterday. First and foremost, remember that effective March 26, 2020, UPS suspended its - [Ocean Rates on the Rise](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-rates-rise/) - The pain of paying ever-rising ocean rates for US Importers will continue into May and there is no end in sight. Effective May 1, 2021, a General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports/ramps of discharge. The proposed increases are as - [Breaking: FedEx Follows UPS](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-fedex-follows-ups/) - We reported earlier today that UPS has reinstated modified versions of their Guaranteed Service Delivery Refund Program. Now, our friends at FedEx have made an announcement that they too will be reinstating their Guaranteed Service Delivery Refund Program effective today, April 6, 2021 for some of their Express Delivery Products. As with UPS’ announcement, FedEx - [Real-Time Ocean Rate Data](https://icclogistics.com/news/real-time-ocean-rate-data/) - With ocean rates continuing to rise week after week, it’s important to have access to Real-Time ocean rate data, here are the latest weekly updates from Xeneta. Click here to visit Xeneta to learn more. - [Results of “New Normal” Supply Chain Service](https://icclogistics.com/news/results-new-normal-supply-chain-service/) - A recent article in Chain Store Age reported the results of a survey for 3PL provider GlobalTrans, and authored by Edelman Data and Intelligence. They surveyed 200 US based supply chain leaders on what they considered the “New Normal” to be. The results were very interesting with over 90% of the respondents claiming they were - [Terminal at Port of LA Impacted by Truck Driver Strike](https://icclogistics.com/news/terminal-port-la-impacted-truck-driver/) - Just when things were starting to return to “Normal” at the Port of Los Angeles, dockworkers stopped servicing trucks owned by Universal Logistics Holdings at the Port terminal Wednesday in solidarity with truck drivers who went on strike Monday against the company. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union joined the action by the - [Retail import surge to last through summer](https://icclogistics.com/news/retail-import-surge-last-through-summer/) - Commentary by Tony Nuzio: If importers are thinking that the surge in US imports will subside anytime soon, and that we will return to a sense of normalcy, they will surely be in for a surprise. All indications are that the trend will continue for at least the rest of 2021. With this in mind, - [Ocean Rates to Continue Climbing](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-rates-continue-climbing/) - This General Rate Increase notice should not come as a surprise to any North American Importer. Another General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports/ramps of discharge. And, to add insult to injury, importers who will actually pay these increased costs - [eVTOL Aircraft Takes Flight at UPS](https://icclogistics.com/news/evtol-aircraft-takes-flight-ups/) - The folks at UPS and specifically at their UPS Flight Forward subsidiary have recently announced plans to purchase electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies. These new aircraft will augment UPS’ air service and will be utilized in select UPS small and mid-size business markets. The aircraft will initially take off and - [Postmaster General, Union Leadership Form Joint Task Force on Service Performance](https://icclogistics.com/news/postmaster-general-union-leadership-form-joint/) - In an article published in The Official Mail Guide, the US Postmaster and the Letter carrier union leadership have created a joint task force seeking to find solutions to ongoing service issues at the US Postal Service. We believe this will be a great endeavor, as it brings together ALL of the key stakeholders to - [UPS Earnings Skyrocket in First Quarter](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-earnings-skyrocket-first-quarter/) - UPS has reported their first quarter 2021 earnings and they are staggering to say the least. UPS posted revenues in the first quarter of the year at $22.91 Billion an increase of 27% over the same period last year. While this increase should not come as a surprise to anyone based on the tremendous growth - [Amazon Reports Staggering First Quarter Financial Results](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-reports-staggering-first-quarter-financial/) - Amazon reported its best first quarter financial results ever with its earnings more than tripling the company’s results from the first quarter of 2020. While comparing first quarter 2020 financial results with first quarter 2021 financial results is like comparing apples and oranges when it comes to on-line retail sales, Amazon’s financial results are still quite - [USPS Resumes Network Consolidation Project](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-resumes-network-consolidation-project/) - The United States Postal Service announced on April 27th that it will resume its Network Consolidation efforts that were suspended back in 2015 after outcries from mailers and consumers that service would suffer from more cutbacks. The movement of mail processing operations at 18 postal facilities was previously paused in 2015. Those select moves will follow - [Importers Will Need to Shell Out Even More Money in June!](https://icclogistics.com/news/importers-will-need-shell-even-more/) - Effective June 15, 2021, a General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to the USA, Canada, and Mexico ports and ramps of discharge. This will be the second General Rate Increase scheduled to become effective in June, the first one is scheduled to take effect on - [FedEx Increases Peak Additional Handling Surcharge](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-increases-peak-additional-handling-surcharge/) - Effective June 21, 2021, FedEx will be increasing their Peak Additional Handling Surcharges. FedEx, in their announcement last week stated they have been keeping package volume moving throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which they certainly have. FedEx also stated that “the impact of the virus continues to generate elevated volumes, high demand for capacity and increased - [US Postal Service Package Volumes Surge](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-postal-service-package-volumes-surge/) - The US Postal Service has reported total revenue of approximately $18.9 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. This represents an increase of approximately $1.1 billion, or 6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well a continuing decrease in mail volumes, the Postal Service’s sales - [Ocean Freight Rates on the Rise With No End in Sight!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-freight-rates-rise-no-end/) - As we have been accustomed to seeing over the past year and a half, additional ocean freight rate increases are on the way again; this time beginning in the third quarter of 2021. So, as we get closer to Peak shipping season, we can be assured that this trend is now officially the norm, rather - [USPS Proposes Rate Changes](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-proposes-rate-changes/) - As part of “Delivering for America,” its 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence, the United States Postal Service filed notice last Friday with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) proposing price changes to take effect Aug. 29, 2021 that are in accordance with the rules recently established by PRC last year. The proposed - [FedEx Announces Updates to Fuel Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-announces-updates-fuel-surcharges/) - As a reminder, back in May, FedEx announced that they would be updating their Fuel Surcharge Tables to better reflect current market conditions. FedEx, as well as all other freight carriers adjust their Fuel Surcharge percentages on a weekly basis as the price of fuel fluctuates. This amendment to FedEx’ Fuel Surcharge Tables will officially - [UPS adds “Peak Season” Shipping Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-adds-peak-season-shipping-surcharges/) - We’re not sure if parcel shippers have been getting accustomed to having their rates increased every few months, but whether they are getting used to it or not, the parcel carriers are in the driver’s seat for sure; at least for now. UPS has just announced another wave of surcharge increases, some going into effect - [Happy 4th From ICC Logistics Services, Inc.](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-4th-icc-logistics-services-inc/) - [New Import Tariffs Scheduled](https://icclogistics.com/news/news-new-import-tariffs-scheduled/) - The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced their plan to begin imposing Section 301 tariffs on US imports from six different countries. Beginning November 29, 2021, CBP will begin collecting duty on certain products imported from Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The following is a specific list - [Supply Chain Impacts due to COVID-19](https://icclogistics.com/news/supply-chain-impacts-due-covid-19/) - Everstream Analytics monitors and produces a weekly summary of supply chain impacts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The update is provided free-of-charge to the industry. Below is your weekly update: Vietnamese authorities imposed a two-week COVID-19 related lockdown in Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City metropolis, with restrictions to be in effect from - [BNSF Railways Limiting Shipments](https://icclogistics.com/news/bnsf-railways-limiting-shipments/) - In an effort to clear existing West Coast terminal backlogs, BNSF Rail has advised that it will, for the next two weeks, limit shipments from Los Angeles and Long Beach to Chicago. BNSF has also announced it will limit shipments from New York to Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis for the foreseeable future. While BNSF was - [Uber Freight to Acquire Logistics Firm](https://icclogistics.com/news/uber-freight-acquire-logistics-firm/) - As reported by Transport Topics today, In a case of David purchasing Goliath, Uber Technologies Inc.’s freight business is acquiring logistics technology firm Transplace from TPG Capital for $2.25 billion, the company announced July 22. Transplace ranks No. 13 on the Transport Topics list of the Top 50 largest logistics companies, while Uber Freight is - [More Parcel Increases Ahead](https://icclogistics.com/news/more-parcel-increases-ahead/) - As recently reported by Multi Channel Merchant, and without a lot of fanfare and advanced notice to their shipper customers, UPS is ending a freeze on earned discount tiers based on large shipping volume drops caused by COVID-19 lockdowns. This change will apparently affect some UPS parcel shippers to experience increases in the 10% to - [Update: Covid-19 Disruptions](https://icclogistics.com/news/update-covid-19-disruptions/) - Covid-19 continues to play havoc with Global Supply Chains with various starts and stops throughout the world. Here are the latest updates on from our friends at Everstream Analytics, who monitors and produces these weekly summaries of supply chain impacts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The update is provided free-of-charge to the industry. In - [UPS Reports Second Quarter Revenues](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-reports-second-quarter-revenues/) - Just as expected, UPS has had another strong 2021 quarter with shipments to residences continuing at a brisk pace, no surprise there. However revenue for home deliveries, UPS” largest market sector was somewhat weaker than some analysts had predicted. Could this be a sign on things to come; a slowdown in the economy? Only time - [USPS Announces Temporary Rate Adjustments](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-announces-temporary-rate-adjustments/) - The United States Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price adjustment for key package products for the 2021 Peak Holiday Shipping Season. This temporary rate adjustment is similar to one imposed in 2020 that anticipated heightened peak-season package and shipping demand, which typically results in extra handling - [Ocean Freight Rates on the Rise AGAIN!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-freight-rates-rise-again/) - This should come as no surprise to any company whose business relies on imports from Asia to North America. Once again the ocean carriers operating in this service lane have announced the following increases. Effective September 1, 2021 General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to - [Covid-19 Still Plaguing Global Supply Chains](https://icclogistics.com/news/covid-19-still-plaguing-global-supply/) - No one could have imagined that some 16 months after the “official” start of the pandemic that Global Supply Chains would still be negatively impacted by Covid-19. But the reality is we STILL are and probably will be for a while. The folks at Everstream Analytics monitors and produces a weekly summary of supply chain - [China Partly Shuts World’s Third-Busiest Port](https://icclogistics.com/news/china-partly-shuts-worlds-third-busiest/) - Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, Bloomberg News is reporting that China has decided to partly shut-down the world’s third-busiest container port after a worker became infected with Covid. This will obviously create additional delays in ocean shipping and negatively impact US importer’s supply chains. Of course, these delays will also result in - [FedEx Implements Peak Season Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-implements-peak-season-surcharges/) - According to a report from FreightWaves on Friday, August 13th, FedEx Corp. announced a series of new surcharges to cover the delivery of shipments during the upcoming Peak Shipping Season, as well as a separate 60-cents-per-package surcharge to extend into 2022. The holiday surcharge cycle will begin on October. 4th with levies on shipments that typically move outside of FedEx’s main processing stream and that require some type - [September Ocean Freight GRI 2.0 Announced](https://icclogistics.com/news/september-ocean-freight-gri-2-0/) - Effective September 15, 2021, a General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports and ramps of discharge. This is the second General Rate Increase announced for the month of September, 2021. As we get into Peak Shipping Season, it is not - [Ocean General Rate Increases Continue](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-general-rate-increases-continue/) - No one should be surprised that these Ocean Shipping General Rate Increases are coming at a rate of one and sometimes two per month as we saw in September. With the staggering shipping volumes from Asia to North America continuing with no real end in sight this is the result of the Supply vs. Demand - [West Coast Port Congestion Increasing](https://icclogistics.com/news/west-coast-port-congestion-increasing/) - According to an article in Food Logistics, cargo movement data tracked by Project 44, indicates that port congestion has increased again across all four major Southern California ports (Hueneme, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Diego). The report also claims that 41 vessels are currently anchored outside of LA and Long Beach awaiting berth space, while - [US Trade Rep Seeks Comments](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-trade-rep-seeks-comments/) - Our friends at the Law Firm of GRUNFELD, DESIDERIO, LEBOWITZ, SILVERMAN & KLESTADT LLP, have advised that In a Federal Register Notice dated August 27, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that it is seeking comments on the extension of existing China 301 exclusions on certain medical care products. On December - [Shipping Delays Likely to Extend into 2022](https://icclogistics.com/news/shipping-delays-likely-extend-2022/) - As every importer knows Peak Season Shipping volumes usually dissipate once the holiday shipping season has “officially” ended at the end of December each year. But this year, and next for that matter, will definitely be a different experience from the past. As reported by Wall Street Journal, many US Port executives have been reporting - [PRC Approves Temp Rate Adjustments for 2021](https://icclogistics.com/news/prc-approves-temp-rate-adjustments-2021/) - The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved a temporary price adjustment for key package products for the 2021 peak holiday season. This temporary rate adjustment is similar to one in 2020 that anticipated heightened peak-season package and shipping demand, which typically results in extra handling costs. The approved peak-season pricing will affect prices on commercial and - [Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later](https://icclogistics.com/news/remembering-9-11-twenty-years-later/) - NEVER FORGET Whether it be a moment of silence, a prayer, or a gesture of support to those who gave all, we take a moment to remember the day that changed us forever. As we reflect on the Twentieth Anniversary of 9/11 we remember those we lost then, and continue to lose to this tradgedy. - [FedEx 2022 General Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-2022-general-rate-increases/) - FedEx Corp this week announced that their 2022 rates for both Parcel and LTL shipments will be increased at higher levels than they had previously published over the past 8 years. FedEx stated their shipping rates would go up on average 5.9%, meaning some increases will be lower than 5.9% and some will be higher than 5.9% next - [USPS: Two Yearly Increases Better Than One!](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-two-yearly-increases-better-than/) - Increased shipping costs in today’s Covid business environment is not new to shippers or to John Q. Public for that matter. Add to that, rising inflation that we are beginning to experience and you can see an opening of the door to ever higher postage rates. So, the U.S. Postal Service has announced a new - [More Supply Chain Disruptions in China](https://icclogistics.com/news/more-supply-chain-disruptions-china/) - Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse with Supply Chain Disruptions, now comes word that there are continuing power outages throughout China impacting factory production. Many factories across China have begun closing early due to government mandated power outages which currently have no end date in sight. It is anticipated that the limited factory - [“New Approach” to US/China Trade](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-approach-us-china-trade/) - According to US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, in a speech before the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Biden Administration is seeking a new approach to the U.S.-CHINA TRADE RELATIONSHIP. The changes may include the possibility of new 301 Tariffs and exclusions. Here are a few highlights of Ambassador Tai’s comments: The U.S. will - [Cost of Diesel Fuel Increases 7.1¢](https://icclogistics.com/news/cost-diesel-fuel-increases-7-1c2a2/) - Adding to shipper’s woes regarding increased shipping costs, according to the Energy Information Administration, the National Average price for diesel fuel has soared by 7.1 cents a gallon to reach $3.477 a gallon. That’s the highest price the nation has seen for diesel since the week of Dec. 8, 2014, when it was $3.535 a - [Seeking Comment: China Tariff Exclusions](https://icclogistics.com/news/seeking-comment-china-tariff-exclusions/) - As a follow-up to our Blog Post of October 5th, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR”) announced that it is seeking comments on the possible reinstatement of certain expired China 301 tariff exclusions. Beginning in 2018, the USTR imposed additional tariffs on specified products of China in response to a finding that certain - [UPS Pulls Back Delivery Commitment Time](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-pulls-back-delivery-commitment-time/) - UPS has advised its customers in a note recently posted to their website, that they will push back their “ON-TIME’ Delivery service to certain residential locations to noon from the former 10:30 am delivery commitment. This change will become effective on October 18, 2021, and will remain in effect until further notice. The note posted on - [USPS, FedEx and UPS Recommended Holiday Ship Dates](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-fedex-ups-recommended-holiday-ship/) - While there are no real guarantees here, the three major US Parcel Carriers have released their recommended ship-by dates for gifts to be delivered in time for the Christmas Holiday. This year, Christmas will fall on a Saturday. Everywhere you turn you hear horror stories about supply chain snags slowing deliveries to both retail stores - [Biden: 24/7 Operations at Port of Los Angeles](https://icclogistics.com/news/biden-24-7-operations-port-los/) - Today, the Biden administration is expected to announce that the Port of Los Angeles will begin working “24/7.” This operational change, the administration states, is expected to relieve pressure on an already disrupted supply chain that has been an ongoing challenge for over a year now. In addition, several large importers and global logistics providers - [UPS’ Profits Top Analyst's Expectation](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-profits-top-analysts-expectations/) - According to a report in Transport Topics, UPS with a combination of higher prices to shippers and very strong delivery demand driven by e-commerce orders, topped financial analyst’s predictions to post much higher profits and also raised its operating margin outlook to 13% for 2021 from an earlier target of 12.7%. and as some experts - [West Coast Ports to Assess Surcharges to Ocean Carriers](https://icclogistics.com/news/west-coast-ports-assess-surcharges-ocean/) - In an effort to entice the ocean carriers and ultimately the owners of import ocean cargo to move their containers off the dock, the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be implementing a $100.00 per container surcharge for each day a container remains at the dock beyond that sit for more than nine days. - [Shippers fear ‘catastrophic’ fallout from ‘crazy’ California port fees](https://icclogistics.com/news/shippers-fear-catastrophic-fallout-crazy-california/) - As a follow up to our post yesterday, an article in American Shipper today points out the absurdity of the Port of LA and Long Beach’s attempt to penalize shippers for not retrieving their containers in a timely basis. The National Shippers Advisory Council convened a meeting to bash the LA/Long Beach plan. According to - [UPS Announces 2022 General Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-announces-2022-general-rate-increases/) - On Friday, October, 29th UPS announced their 2022 General Rate Increases for the coming year. In their announcement, UPS stated “during this past year we have all experienced change as our businesses and communities navigate through this challenging time. We remain committed to making a difference investing in the strength of our global network of employees - [Honoring Veterans](https://icclogistics.com/news/honoring-veterans/) - [USPS: New Prices and Mail Products for 2022](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-new-prices-mail-products-2022/) - The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on November 10th of price changes for Shipping Services to take effect Jan. 9, 2022. The proposed prices, approved by the Postal Service Governors, would raise Shipping Services product prices approximately 3.1 percent for Priority Mail service, and 3.1 percent for Priority Mail Express - [West Coast Ports Back Off Penalty Fee Proposal](https://icclogistics.com/news/west-coast-ports-back-off-penalty/) - As reported by American Shipper previously, the West Coast Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach ports were scheduled to begin charging ocean carriers a fee of $100 per import container starting this past Monday for all containers moving by truck that dwelled for nine or more days, and for boxes dwelling for six or - [Update: Supply Chain Disruptions This Week](https://icclogistics.com/news/update-supply-chain-disruptions-week/) - Here is the latest report from Everstream Analytics, who monitors and produces a weekly summary of supply chain impacts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We are not out of the woods by any stretch of the imagination! Global Supply Chain Disruptions continue due to the effects of Covid-19 around the world. Here are the - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-thanksgiving-4/) - [Looking Ahead ILWU 2022 Labor Negotiations](https://icclogistics.com/news/looking-ahead-ilwu-2022-labor-negotiations/) - As congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports is finally showing signs of easing, industry experts are looking ahead to next year’s contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). There is growing concern that any gains made regarding supply chain issues in the US - [Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!](https://icclogistics.com/news/merry-christmas-happy-holidays/) - [Happy Holiday’s From the US Postal Service!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-holidays-us-postal-service/) - Well, It’s Now Official, the Postal Regulatory Commission Favorably Reviews New Competitive Prices and a New Mail Product for 2022 The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) favorably reviewed the new competitive prices that will take effect January 9, 2022. The prices, approved by the Postal Service Governors, will raise Shipping Services product prices approximately 3.1 percent - [Task Force Seeks Public Comments on China](https://icclogistics.com/news/task-force-seeks-public-comments-china/) - FEDERAL TASK FORCE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON METHODS TO PREVENT THE IMPORTATION OF CHINA FORCED LABOR GOODS It appears that the Federal Government may finally be putting some teeth into seeking ways to prevent labor force transgressions that have been suspected by the Chinese government for some time now. Whether or not actual action is - [Supply Chain Disruptions Are About to Get Even More Interesting!](https://icclogistics.com/news/supply-chain-disruptions-get-even-more/) - As the annual Lunar New Year celebrations in China began today, it would seem that the weeks-long celebration and expected factory slowdowns would be cheered around the industry because it is the perfect time to clear all of the backlogs in the U.S. However, many experts are only viewing this reprieve as the calm before - [Port Congestion is Spreading Across the Country](https://icclogistics.com/news/port-congestion-spreading-across-country/) - According to a report in the Wall Street Journal this week, it’s not just LA and Long Beach ports that are backlogged, it’s also some East Coast and Gulf Coast ports as well, threatening to extend shipping delays and drive up costs for importers seeking to get around the bottlenecks at Southern California’s big gateway - [UPS Blows Away Analysts Expectations](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-blows-away-analysts-expectations/) - It should come as no surprise to anyone that UPS’ Fourth Quarter Earnings report was better than analysts expected. As reported by Transport Topics, UPS on February 1st announced record fourth-quarter and full-year financial results, as online holiday shopping which boosted home parcel deliveries along with an increase in medical shipments, including delivery of hundreds of - [UPS Announces Continued Peak/Demand Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-announces-continued-peak-demand-surcharges/) - UPS in an effort to continue to post very profitable financial results for their business, have recently announced the continuation of their Peak/Demand Surcharges across its domestic and international service lines. These surcharges were initially scheduled to expire on January 29, 2022, but have now been extended “Until Further Notice.” According to the UPS announcement, UPS - [U.S. ANNOUNCES DEAL WITH JAPAN ON TARIFFS](https://icclogistics.com/news/u-s-announces-deal-japan-tariffs/) - Our friends at the Law Firm of Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman and Klestadt have advised us that on February 7, 2022, the US Trade Representative announced a deal to partially rollback the Section 232 tariffs on steel from Japan through the use of a tariff rate quota (“TRQ”). The TRQ will be set to allow - [Expeditors International forced to shut down most of its OS](https://icclogistics.com/news/expeditors-international-forced-shut-most-os/) - As if Supply Chain Disruptions weren’t enough, a fresh new disruption has hit Expeditors International after they were targeted in a ransomware attack, the company said. This information has been reported by American Shipper. And, the effects on the Seattle-based logistics company’s operations have been widespread. “While our systems are shut down we will have - [US Imposes Export Restrictions Against Russia](https://icclogistics.com/news/united-states-imposes-export-restrictions-against/) - The following has been reported by our friends at the Law Firm of GRUNFELD, DESIDERIO, LEBOWITZ, SILVERMAN & KLESTADT LLP. Should you require any additional information on this very critical and timely subject, please contact us and we will immediately put you I touch with the key personnel at GDLSK who can help you. In - [Upcoming ILWU Negotiations to Begin Soon](https://icclogistics.com/news/ilwu-negotiations-begin-soon/) - As if there weren’t enough business disruptions for US Supply Chains, contract negotiations for the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU), the labor union responsible for West Coast port operations, are slated to begin this spring in the hopes of reaching an agreement in time for the July 1, 2022 current contract deadline. As someone - ["Temporary" Fuel Surcharges?](https://icclogistics.com/news/fuelsurcharges/) - US Businesses have been paying Fuel Surcharges to their carriers and logistics service providers for decades now, will that ever change? For those who have been involved in shipping for some time, you may recall that initially these Fuel Surcharges were implemented as a “temporary” surcharge to compensate the shipping industry for large spikes in “Temporary” Fuel Surcharges? - [Really, A Freight Recession?](https://icclogistics.com/news/really-freight-recession/) - According to a report in Freightwaves, The Bank of America believes that trucking demand is “near freight recession levels,” According to the report, shippers’ outlook on rates, capacity and inventory levels are matching attitudes not seen since May and June of 2020, when pandemic lockdowns sent freight volumes into a historic decline. In a Friday - [US Trade Rep Review of China Duties](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-trade-rep-review-china-duties/) - Our friends at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman and Klestadt have advised us that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced the commencement of its mandatory four-year review of the China 301 duties put in place in connection with the investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual - [USPS Price & Classification Changes](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-price-classification-changes/) - US Postal Service Files Price and Classification Changes for Competitive Products and International Special Services The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on May 6, 2022 for price and classification changes for Competitive Products, including new prices for certain International Special Services and product enhancements for Priority Mail and Parcel Select. The - [Happy Memorial Day](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-memorial-day-2/) - [Diesel at a Record $5.703/Gallon](https://icclogistics.com/news/diesel-record-5-703-gallon/) - News Flash: The national average price of diesel fuel shot up a whopping 16.4 cents to settle at a record $5.703 a gallon. This according to Energy Information Administration data released on June 6. Here are some of the highlights from the report: The new price eclipsed the old record of $5.623 a gallon, set - [Happy 4th of July!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-4th-july-2/) - [ILWU PMA Contract Expiration Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/ilwu-pma-contract-expiration-update/) - While the current contract between the between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has officially expired there is, (at least as of this writing), no labor stoppage or any noticeable signs of a slowdown at any U.S. West Coast port. However, out of an abundance of caution, many companies - [USPS New Prices Take Effect July 10](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-new-prices-take-effect-july/) - On Sunday July 10, 2022, the United States Postal Service prices changed that include a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 58 cents to 60 cents. The prices approved by the Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, are raising First-Class Mail prices approximately 6.5%. The price changes reflect a - [USPS Likely to Raise Postage Rates in Jan](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-likely-raise-postage-rates-jan/) - On the heels of implementing new Peak Season Surcharges, the US Postal Service is likely to raise postage rates again in January 2023. Inflation is expected to hit the 2022 budget by over a billion dollars, U.S. Postmaster General DeJoy told USPS Governors at their August 9 meeting. The USPS announced last year it would - [FedEx-Contractor Dispute Turns Into Legal Battle](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-contractor-dispute-turns-legal-battle/) - FedEx Ground made a major business decision that may have repercussions for quite some time. The package delivery carrier terminated its largest contractor just hours after suing him. This has been a contentious situation for months and now it is officially a legal battle. FedEx and its largest contractor, Spencer Patton had been locked in - [Nationwide Railroad Strike Avoided](https://icclogistics.com/news/nationwide-railroad-strike-avoided/) - As reported in the Wall Street Journal, there’s some good news from Washington, DC. The nation’s largest freight railroads and union leaders reached a tentative labor agreement to avert a nationwide strike that would have crippled swatches of the U.S. economy. White House officials interceded to broker a deal to avoid transport disruptions that could - [So, Do We Really Have a New Rail Labor Agreement?](https://icclogistics.com/news/we-really-have-new-rail-labor/) - According to a report in The Hill, as well as several other sources, the White House-brokered agreement to avert a railroad strike may have the potential to fall apart. That would threaten widespread economic disruption right before the midterm elections. Rail workers are set to vote on the tentative deal reached between unions and railroads - [Nationwide Rail Strike Still a Possibility](https://icclogistics.com/news/nationwide-rail-strike-still-possibility/) - Just when everyone thought this was a no longer an issue to be dealt with, a majority of almost 12,000 unionized railroad workers voted to reject a tentative labor agreement which was brokered in part last month by President Joe Biden. This would be the first refusal by members of a dozen labor groups that - [USTR Soliciting Comments on China 301 Tariff](https://icclogistics.com/news/ustr-soliciting-comments-china-301-tariff/) - COMMENT PORTAL OPENS ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022 Our friends at the Law Firm of GDLSK have provided the following update regarding the effectiveness of the China 301 Tariff provisions. As part of its review of the future of the China 301 tariffs, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) is soliciting public comments as - [Global Shippers’ Face Rough Waters Ahead](https://icclogistics.com/news/global-shippers-face-rough-waters-ahead/) - What do global shippers have to look forward to during the last quarter of 2022? And, what’s in store for them in 2023? First and foremost is a real threat of a recession. The fact is that some financial experts have claimed we are already in a full blown recession. The 4th quarter of 2022 - [Honoring our Veterans](https://icclogistics.com/news/honoring-veterans-2/) - Today is for our heroes. Thank you for your service and dedication to this country. Happy Veterans Day! -ICC Logistics Services, Inc. - [New COVID-19 Outbreaks in China](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-covid-19-outbreaks-china/) - The following China regions, Qingdao City, Shandong Province and Henan Province, are experiencing new Covid 19 outbreaks and have resulted in corresponding shutdowns. These recent shutdowns have resulted in the following: Factories in the regions are locked down and inactive Outbound freight from those affected factories is currently halted Bookings meant for those outbound goods - [FedEx Truck Drivers Furloughed!!??](https://icclogistics.com/news/truck-drivers-furloughed/) - For years now we have heard about a truck driver shortage, so to hear from FreightWaves that FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload arm of FedEx Corp. and the nation’s largest LTL carrier, is reporting it will furlough an undetermined number of drivers starting in early December, is a staggering commentary. So if anyone has any doubts - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-thanksgiving-5/) - To our family, friends, customers and colleagues, We are thankful for you this Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful holiday. - [Supply Chain Disruptions to Continue](https://icclogistics.com/news/supply-chain-disruptions-continue/) - Why Preparation is Key and 6 Tips to Help You Navigate What's Next In a recent blog post we addressed FedEx and their financial and delivery woes. Today, we dive deeper into the Supply Chain to give us a glimpse into the future. In an October 27, 2022 article, CSCMP, (Council of Supply Chain Management - [Happy Holidays from ICC Logistics!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-holidays-icc-logistics/) - Wishing our clients, partners and friends Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy Holidays! May your days be merry and bright! - [UPS Teamsters Negotiations Begin](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamsters-negotiations-begin/) - Let the Games Begin- Knives Out! On January 3rd, 2023, we published an article that described the challenges that shippers will face this year due to the upcoming UPS/ Teamsters Contract negotiations, (the agreement expires on July 31st, 2023). Our article provided some history and insight regarding how shippers will experience anxiety and risk this - [UPS Teamsters Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamsters-update/) - In our last article related to the UPS/Teamsters negotiations that we published on January 17th, 2023, we mentioned that UPS had made limited comments regarding this topic, due to their desire to “leave the negotiations at the bargaining table.” However, UPS leadership became more vocal about this topic over the last couple of weeks. So, - [West Coast Labor Negotiations Still Ongoing](https://icclogistics.com/news/west-coast-labor-negotiations-still-ongoing/) - As reported by Logistics Management News, no labor agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has yet been reached. However the good news is, both sides are still talking. The ILWU represents port workers in California, Oregon, and Washington, with more than 30% of U.S. incoming container - [UPS Teamster Negotiations Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamster-negotiations-update/) - ICC Logistics Services is committed to keeping our customers and followers up to date with developments related to the upcoming UPS-Teamster contract negotiations. The agreement is due to expire on July 31, 2023, and Teamster Leadership has indicated that they will strike if they do not have a new agreement by this date. So, it - [UPS-Teamster contract negotiations](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamster-contract-negotiations/) - ICC Logistics Services is committed to keeping our clients and followers up to date with developments related to the upcoming UPS-Teamster contract negotiations. As reported in our previous articles on this topic, the agreement is due to expire on July 31, 2023, and Teamster Leadership has indicated that they will strike if they do not - [Update on UPS Teamsters Negotiations](https://icclogistics.com/news/update-ups-teamsters-negotiations/) - In our last article related to the current UPS/Teamster- Contract negotiations, we reported that there were some positive developments worth noting. One of the main items that we discussed was the fact that Satish Jindel, president of Ship Matrix Inc., had predicted that there will be an agreement between UPS and the Teamsters no later - [UPS/Teamsters: Negotiations Have Begun!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamsters-negotiations-have-begun/) - We're supplying you with the information you won't find anywhere else! In our last article, we reported that the Teamsters union had informed UPS Leadership that they were unwilling to kick-off National Negotiations that were planned for 04-17-23 until all Supplemental Negotiations were complete. At that point only 10 of the 40 Supplemental Agreements had - [UPS News:Teamsters and Q1 Earnings](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-newsteamsters-q1-earnings/) - So the big news this week in the transportation world was UPS’ reported miss on earnings and revenue for the 1st Quarter of 2023, along with lowered outlook for full year revenue and margins. For the quarter ended March 31, net income fell to $1.9 billion, or $2.19 per share, from $2.66 billion or $3.03 - [Your UPS-Teamsters Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamsters-update-2/) - At the time we started writing this article, the official on-line Teamster countdown clock indicated that there were 61 Days, 9 hours, 32, minutes and 8 seconds until the UPS Teamster Contract expires. This seems like a very short period of time to hammer out an agreement since there are some contentious issues that have - [Latest UPS-Teamsters Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-ups-teamsters-update/) - The UPS Teamster official countdown clock read 42 Days, 13 hours and 58 minutes until the expiration of their contract with UPS, at the time that we started to write this article. It has been well publicized that the Teamsters intend to strike if an agreement is not reached by midnight of July 31st, 2023. - [Important Developments Alert: UPS/Teamsters](https://icclogistics.com/news/important-developments-alert-ups-teamsters/) - To ensure our readers and followers have the most current information regarding the UPS/Teamster Labor Negotiations, we are providing some important developments this week following the article that we released on Monday, June 19, 2023. Given that there are only 38 days until the expiration of the current UPS/Teamsters contract, we felt that it was - [UPDATE: UPS/Teamsters Get Contentious](https://icclogistics.com/news/update-ups-teamsters-get-contentious/) - As expected and predicted, the UPS-Teamsters negotiations have become extremely contentious and heated up over the past week. The union and UPS had both reported that they had reached tentative agreement on non-economic issues. However, there is no surprise that talks related to wages and benefits would bring the negotiations to a screeching halt. The - [Update: UPS/Teamsters Talks Stall](https://icclogistics.com/news/update-ups-teamsters-talks-stall/) - The UPS Teamsters negotiations took a turn for the worse this week. We had been encouraged by the progress being made. Both UPS and the Teamsters had indicated that they had reached tentative agreement on three economic issues. However, talks came to a screeching halt early on July 5th, following a marathon negotiating session. The - [UPS/Teamster Silence is Loud!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamster-silence-loud/) - Crickets! It has been eerily quiet since our last post related to the UPS/Teamster Contract negotiations on July 7th. We had been hoping to be able to report on some progress or at least a return to the negotiating table. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The Teamster Contract Expiration Countdown clock is now down - [UPS/Teamsters- Down to the Wire!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamsters-wire/) - We are getting down to the wire with the UPS/Teamster negotiations. As of today there are only 13 days left on the Teamster strike countdown clock. At this point, there has been no word of a return, or a plan to return, to the negotiating table. This is continuing to cause a great deal of - [UPS Tentative Agreement Reached!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-tentative-agreement-reached-all-details/) - Some positive news has just hit the presses, so we wanted to help spread the word to our customers and followers. UPS and the Teamsters have just announced that they have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. Although the agreement has not been officially accepted by the Teamster Membership, their leadership team had - [UPS Teamster Update: It Still Ain’t Over](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-teamster-update-it-still-aint/) - A Good News, Bad News, Good News Story Well the results are in- UPS Teamster members have voted to accept the UPS contract offer that their leadership team had tentatively accepted back on July 25, 2023. The contract was overwhelmingly accepted with 86.3 % of UPS Teamsters voting yes to the deal. Shippers no longer - [The Checklist Every Shipper Needs (Part 3)](https://icclogistics.com/news/checklist-every-shipper-needs-part-3/) - ICC Logistics continues to highlight and expand upon the key elements of the “Checklist for Transportation Spend Management” created by Transwide and Supply Chain Media. - [Ups and Downs at the US Postal Service](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-downs-us-postal-service/) - We don’t think it will come as a surprise to anyone that the US Postal Service has again reported huge financial losses. But there is some good news as well as some obvious bad news behind those numbers; and some interesting information to boot. Learn more here. - [Tesla Semi-Truck- A Commentary by Oliver Nodjoumi](https://icclogistics.com/news/tesla-semi-truck-commentary-oliver-nodjoumi/) - The Tesla's Semi-Truck is a significant entry into an industry overloaded with antiquated equipment and technology. Learn more about this new development here. - [Ocean Rates Continue to Rise With No End in Sight!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-rates-continue-rise-no-end/) - Asia- North America ocean rates are continuing their rise, (as expected by the way), and with no end in sight, (also as expected). Effective June 1, 2021 a General Rate Increase (GRI) has been filed for all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico ports and ramps of discharge. Logisticians - [Oliver Nodjoumi Named VP of Client Services For ICC Logistics Hicksville, NY & Raleigh/Durham, NC Locations](https://icclogistics.com/news/oliver-nodjoumi-named-vp-client-services/) - Oliver Nodjoumi is named VP of Client Services for ICC Logistics Hicksville, NY & Raleigh/Durham, NC locations. Find out more details here. - [ICC Featured in Material Handling & Logistics](https://icclogistics.com/news/icc-featured-material-handling-logistics/) - Check out ICC's feature article on the "Top 3 Mistakes LTL Shippers Make". Read to learn more. - [November Issue of TransDigest Featuring ICC's Insight](https://icclogistics.com/news/november-issue-transdigest-featuring-iccs-insight/) - Check out the November issue of TransDigest which features ICC Logistics Services Inc. latest insights on UPS rate increases and the essential checklist every shipper needs! - [Tony Nuzio featured in Newsday story on Parcel Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/tony-nuzio-featured-newsday-story-parcel/) - Tony Nuzio featured in Newsday story on Parcel Rate Increases - [ICC Logistics Services, Inc. Names Laura Schwier President](https://icclogistics.com/news/icc-logistics-services-inc-names-laura/) - Hicksville-based logistics consulting firm ICC Logistics Services, Inc. announces today it has named Laura Schwier President of the company. Read more. - [Founder Tony Nuzio Quoted in Forbes](https://icclogistics.com/news/founder-tony-nuzio-quoted-forbes/) - Read more about Tony's thoughts on the latest news here; Biden’s Supply Chain Executive Order Should Remind All Business Leaders To Be Prepared For A Crisis - [FedEx Suspends Money-Back Guarantee](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-suspends-money-back-guarantee/) - FedEx Suspends Money-Back Guarantee on US-Based Air Services for The Peak Holiday Shipping Season As reported by FreightWaves, FedEx announced on their website that they will suspend the guarantee on nine separate air services beginning November 1, 2021, just seven months after restoring them. The guarantees will then be restored on Jan. 16, 2022 according - [Shockwaves Hit LTL Industry!](https://icclogistics.com/news/shockwaves-hit-ltl-industry/) - As reported by FreightWaves, Waco, Texas-based Central Freight Lines has notified drivers, employees and customers that the less-than-truckload carrier plans to wind down operations on Monday after 96 years. A source close to CFL told FreightWaves that CFL had “too much debt and too many unpaid bills” to continue operating, despite exploring all available options - [Changes to China’s Export Policy Objectives](https://icclogistics.com/news/changes-chinas-export-policy-objectives/) - CHINA ISSUES A WHITE PAPER PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO THE POLICY OBJECTIVES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS OF ITS EMERGING EXPORT CONTROL REGIME The Law Firm of Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman and Klestadt, LLP has provided us with the following details regarding some changes to China’s export policy objectives. These are significant developments in China Trade Policy and - [US Postal Service Announces New Service for Commercial Businesses](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-postal-service-announces-new-service/) - It’s called “USPS Connect”, the Postal Service’s new approach to commercial package delivery will have its official launch on a nationwide basis starting February, 22nd. “USPS Connect Local” will provide businesses of all sizes with local-to-local same-day and next-day mail and package delivery at what the Postal Service claims will be affordable rates. The service features a broader - [Postal Service Reform Act to Become Law Soon](https://icclogistics.com/news/postal-service-reform-act-become-law/) - According to an article in American Shipper, legislation aimed at providing a long-sought lifeline to the struggling U.S. Postal Service passed the Senate on Tuesday and now moves to President Joe Biden for his expected signature. The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, which passed the House in February with overwhelming bipartisan support, eliminates an - [Expired Chinese Exclusions Reinstated](https://icclogistics.com/news/expired-chinese-exclusions-reinstated/) - As you have probably already heard, On March 23, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced its determination to reinstate 352 expired China 301 exclusions. The reinstated exclusions will apply to merchandise imported between October 12, 2021 and December 31, 2022. This action follows the solicitation of public comments in connection - [USPS Implements New Dimensional Pricing Fees](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-implements-new-dimensional-pricing-fees/) - Effective April 3, 2022, the US Postal Service has implemented two new shipping surcharge fees aimed at larger packages shipped in the USPS network. These new “Non-Standard” fees apply to larger packages and “Dimension Non-compliance” fees will apply to packages with missing or incorrect dimensions. It is important to note however that these new fees - [CBP Cracking Down on Importers](https://icclogistics.com/news/cbp-cracking-importers/) - Our friends at the Law firm Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman and Klestadt, (GDLSK), has advised us that on April 12, 2022, CBP posted an announcement of its intention to issue “Known Importer Letters” in advance of the June 21st effective date of the rebuttable presumption under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Under the UFLPA, CBP will - [USPS Implements New First-Class Standards](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-implements-new-first-class-standards/) - U.S. Postal Service Implements New First-Class Package Service Standards and Updates Priority Mail Service Standards On May 1, the Postal Service is taking additional actions to improve service reliability by announcing the implementation of changes to the First-Class Package Service (FCPS) service standards. This initiative is part of “Delivering for America,” the Postal Service’s 10-year - [New Mailing Standards for the Separation of Hazardous Materials](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-mailing-standards-separation-hazardous-materials/) - The US Postal Service has issued an interim final rule that will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register on June 6, 2022, with new requirements for the separation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT). In addition, the interim final rule restricts the mail class that may be utilized when shipping pre-owned, damaged or defective electronic - [USPS 6.5% RATE HIKE and More](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-6-5-rate-hike-more/) - USPS RATE INCREASE COMING SOON. PROPOSED 6.5% RATE HIKE WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 10TH IF APPROVED BY THE PRC. VOLUME MAILERS HIT THE HARDEST! The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect July 10, 2022. The new prices, if approved, include a two-cent increase - [UFLPA Takes Effect June 21st](https://icclogistics.com/news/uflpa-takes-effect-june-21st/) - Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), effective June 21, 2022, a rebuttable presumption of “forced labor” will apply to goods that are produced, wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“XUAR”) of China or by an entity identified as being associated with XUAR labor. GDLSK’s summary of the UFLPA can - [Ocean Shipping Reform Act Soon to Become Law](https://icclogistics.com/news/ocean-shipping-reform-act-soon-become/) - As reported by Logistics Management, the U.S. House of Representatives followed suit with the U.S. Senate by passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022 by a 369-42 margin. The bill is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law, and will represent the first revamping of U.S. ocean shipping laws - [Port Effeciency Requires People and Money](https://icclogistics.com/news/port-effeciency-requires-people-and-money/) - We are halfway into 2022 and it feels like everything is finally getting back to “normal” after COVID-19 shut the world down. We have a golden opportunity right now to examine the cracks in the supply chain system that were made glaringly obvious over the past few years. The Port Performance Index for 2021 was recently released with the ports of Los Angeles and Long - [Updates: Export Enforcement Policies](https://icclogistics.com/news/updates-export-enforcement-policies/) - IMPORTANT UPDATES TO EXPORT ENFORCEMENT POLICIES ANNOUNCED BY THE BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY We have been advised by our friends at the law firm of GDLSK that at the recently concluded Bureau of Industry and Security Update Conference in Washington, D.C., Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew Axelrod, announced significant policy changes affecting export - [USPS to End Postage Reselling Program](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-end-postage-reselling-program/) - As reported today in Mailing Systems Technology, Capitol Forum is reporting that U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is sunsetting the postage reselling program. This program has allowed Pitney Bowes, Stamps.com, and other resellers to offer smaller shippers sharply discounted rates for over thirty years and has provided a competitive channel for national package shippers outside - [UPS Reports Less is More Financial Results](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-reports-less-more-financial-results/) - As reported in the Wall Street Journal, United Parcel Service Inc. reported that higher fuel surcharges and higher shipping rates helped offset a “larger-than-expected” decline in packages shipped in the second quarter. Average daily shipping volume fell 4% in the U.S. and 9.2% in its international markets from just a year ago. Continued Covid-19 lockdowns - [USPS Rates 2022 Peak Season](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-rates-2022-peak-season/) - U.S. Postal Service Announces Proposed Temporary Rate Adjustments for 2022 Peak Holiday Season The United States Postal Service recently filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price adjustment for key package products for the 2022 peak holiday shipping season. This temporary rate adjustment is similar to ones in past years that - [UPS Peak Season Surcharges Announced](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-peak-season-surcharges-announced/) - Large Parcel Shippers May Bear the Brunt of the increase! As reported by Supply Chain Drive, and following the lead of FedEx as well as the US Postal Service, UPS has announced their 2022 Peak Season Surcharges. It is expected that UPS’ Peak Season Surcharges will very likely impact high-volume shippers which expect elevated home - [FedEx's New Rate Increases are Here!](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-edexs-new-rate-increases-here/) - Everything you need to know about the new FedEx GRIs Well, it’s that time of year again when we start to receive notices of General Rate Increases (GRI’s), for the major freight carriers. To start, this year’s parcel carrier GRI notices have been led by FedEx and of course as we all know, this is - [U.S.P.S Announces New Prices for 2023](https://icclogistics.com/news/u-s-p-s-announces-new/) - U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices for 2023-Forever Stamp to Rise Three Cents The old adage, “what goes up, must come down” certainly does not apply to any parcel shipping rates. To no one’s surprise, the United States Postal Service, (USPS), has filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect - [Breaking: UPS Announces Rate Increases](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-ups-announces-rate-increases/) - We've highlighted everything a shipper needs to know, plus your free rate comparisons This week, as expected, UPS announced “an average” General Rate Increase (GRI) of 6.9% for 2023, which matches the average GRI increase that FedEx announced back in September. As with previous years, UPS’s rate increase will take effect a week earlier than - [USPS Announces New Prices for 2023](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-announces-new-prices-2023/) - A recent announcement from the US Postal Service claims that it offers some of the lowest shipping rates in the mailing industry and is a great value to reach the more than 163 million delivery points they service across America. To highlight this announcement, the USPS is reporting the following: No price increase for Parcel - [UPS Maintains Guarantees For Certain Shipments](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-maintains-guarantees-certain-shipments/) - UPS has announced that it will maintain its Money-Back Guarantees for peak-season deliveries of Next-Day Air shipments in domestic and international commerce. This latest move by UPS is exactly the opposite of the decision by rival FedEx which said they will suspend their money-back guarantees for peak-season deliveries of air express shipments within the U.S. - [Delayed Orders Are on the Rise](https://icclogistics.com/news/delayed-orders-rise/) - “Your order has been delayed.” These are 5 words that e-commerce consumers hate to hear or see! Anyone that has ever experienced a delay in receiving something they ordered knows how frustrating this can be. Unfortunately, in todays challenged Supply Chain environment, delays have become all too common. There are a large variety of things - [Delayed Shipments Continue!](https://icclogistics.com/news/delayed-shipments-continue/) - One of the ramifications of working for a large integrated carrier for as long as I did, is that friends and family often came to me when they were having problems receiving something they ordered or sent. So, besides managing relationships with some of UPS’s largest customers, in my spare time I was often asked - [Deep Dive: UPS Teamsters Contract Negotiations](https://icclogistics.com/news/deep-dive-ups-teamsters-contract-negotiations/) - As we enter into 2023, we are starting to see more and more noise in the press about the upcoming UPS Teamsters contract negotiations, (the current UPS/Teamster agreement expires on July 31st, 2023). This is not surprising given the hard line approach to these negotiations that the current Teamster Leadership team has been touting. It - [New Postal Product: Ground Advantage](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-postal-product-ground-advantage/) - As part of its overall strategy to enhance its shipping offerings, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed a procedural filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) notifying the commission of the Postal Service’s intention to replace its existing First-Class Package Service category with USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage will feature two-to five day - [Update: International Mail Disruptions and Resumptions](https://icclogistics.com/news/update-international-mail-disruptions/) - Update: International Mail Disruptions - [Latest Update on China-Origin Goods](https://icclogistics.com/news/latest-update-china-origin-goods/) - Effective immediately, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require the declaration of a valid postal code on all China-origin goods. The postal code forms part of the amended Manufacturer Identification Number data element and until now has not been a mandatory requirement for customs entries. The implementation of the new data element is set - [New US Customs Regulations](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-us-customs-regulations/) - Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released changes to Part 111 of the Customs Regulations regarding Customs Brokers. These changes have a significant impact on how licensed customs brokers organize their business relationships with CBP, importers and freight forwarders. The new rules are effective immediately. Section 141.31 of the Customs Regulations requires a broker - [USPS New Requirements](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-new-requirements/) - US Postal Service Implements New Requirements for Using Electronic Indicator for Hazardous Materials On April 21, 2023, the US Postal Service issued its final rule requiring Electronic Indicators when shipping Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Dangerous Goods (DG). The final rule will require use of Service Type Codes (STCs) specific to HAZMAT/DG shipments effective July 9, - [USPS Pricing Updates and Improvements](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-pricing-updates-improvements/) - USPS Ground Advantage Reduces Prices, Simplifies Shipping Solutions and Improves Service Reliability The United States Postal Service has filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission, (PRC) to adjust prices for some shipping services and enhancing ground shipping solutions. The U.S. Postal Service today established proposed published pricing for its new product offering, “USPS Ground Advantage.” Pending - [USPS Resumption Notice](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-resumption-notice/) - International Service Resumption Notice – effective June 2, 2023 Effective Friday, June 2, 2023, the Postal Service™ will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: Libya This service resumption affects the following mail classes: Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), and M-Bag® items. - [Labor Action Shuts Down West Coast Ports](https://icclogistics.com/news/labor-action-shuts-west-coast-ports/) - Today, members of the ILWU have staged a “no show” that has effectively shut down many West Coast ports, including Los Angeles and Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, Seattle, and Hueneme. At this moment, no one knows when normal operations will resume. Multiple media reports are also warning that more port shutdowns are expected to spread - [FedEx Announces GRI Early](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-announces-early-gri/) - Surprise Surprise! Most people like a nice surprise, especially when it’s a good one! Yesterday, the parcel shipping world received a nice surprise. FedEx provided an earlier than normal announcement of their General Rate Increase (GRI) for next year. Surprisingly some of the increases that they announced were less than those imposed last year. FedEx - [UPS Announces (and Surprises) with GRI Announcement](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-announces-surprises-gri-announcement/) - Following FedEx’s 2024 General Rate Increase Announcement on August 30th, we published an article that provided some details and insight to help shippers begin planning for the increased costs that this will drive. We had also expressed surprise that FedEx had announced an average GRI that was lower than last year. At the time that - [U.S.P.S New Pricing Proposed](https://icclogistics.com/news/u-s-p-s-new-pricing/) - U.S. Postal Service Proposes New Prices for 2024 New prices scheduled to take effect Jan. 21, 2024 Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world, this of course is known as “USPS Speak.” First-Class Forever stamp will be 68 cents On Friday, October 6, 2023,the United States Postal Service filed notice with - [Navigating FedEx and UPS Surcharge Changes: What You Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/navigating-fedex-ups-surcharge-changes-what/) - As businesses brace for ongoing shifts in the shipping industry, recent announcements from FedEx and UPS regarding upcoming surcharges for deliveries in specific ZIP codes have sparked concerns and raised questions about navigating these changes effectively. Let's delve into the details of these surcharge updates and their implications for your business. Key Takeaways: FedEx and - [USPS Announces New Mailing Service Price Changes](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-announces-new-mailing-service-price/) - The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. - [Decoding the Announcement: Understanding UPS Rate Increase Notifications](https://icclogistics.com/news/decoding-announcement-understanding-ups-rate-increase/) - Most companies are aware that it’s imperative to have a solid understanding of their costs, and to make adjustments in their business when costs rise. - [Preventing Profit Leaks: Understanding UPS's Stealthy Rate Hikes](https://icclogistics.com/news/preventing-profit-leaks-understanding-upss-stealthy/) - Discover how subtle UPS rate increases cause profit leaks and learn strategies to mitigate their impact on your shipping budget. - [Navigating UPS’s New Peak Demand Surcharges and Q2 Earnings](https://icclogistics.com/news/navigating-upss-new-peak-demand-surcharges/) - Discover the impact of UPS's new peak surcharges and Q2 earnings on shippers. Get strategies to manage costs and navigate the evolving parcel market. - [2024 Rate Hikes Are Devastating Profits—The Time to Act is Now!](https://icclogistics.com/news/2024-rate-hikes-devastating-profits-time/) - Prepare for the impact of 2024 shipping rate hikes that are slashing profits. Learn how to mitigate rising costs and protect your business before it's too late! - [ILA Officially On Strike](https://icclogistics.com/news/ila-officially-strike/) - As of Midnight, the long-feared strike by the ILA has actually become a reality. This is what you need to know. - [UPS Announces 2025 Rate Increase & New Surcharges: Immediate Action Needed!](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-announces-2025-rate-increase-new/) - In case you haven’t seen it, UPS has announced that their 2025 General Rate Increase will go into effect on December 23rd, 2024. On their website, UPS has posted the following statement and disclaimer- “The Daily Rates for UPS® Ground, UPS Air and International services will increase an average net 5.9%*. This helps to support - [2025 UPS & FedEx Rate Increases: What Shippers Need to Know Now](https://icclogistics.com/news/2025-ups-fedex-rate-increases-what-shippers-need-to-know-now/) - Prepare for 2025 with key insights on UPS & FedEx rate increases. Learn how these changes will impact your shipping costs and strategies now. - [UPS Zone Changes Alert: What Shippers Need to Do Now](https://icclogistics.com/news/2025-ups-fedex-rate-increases-hidden/) - Discover how UPS zonal changes to zip code pairs impact shipping costs and learn actionable tips to protect your budget and boost profitability. - [Q1 2025 Truckload Market: Rising Rates, Hidden Opportunities, and What Shippers Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/q1-2025-truckload-market-rising-rates/) - Truckload rates are rising in Q1 2025, but not skyrocketing. Learn how the 2025 Truckload Market impact costs and how shippers can stay competitive. - [UPS Implements New Surge Fees on Shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau: What Shippers Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-implements-new-surge-fees-shipments/) - UPS has implemented surge fees on shipments from China, Hong Kong & Macau. Learn what’s behind the increase and how ICC helps mitigate rising shipping costs. - [USPS Leadership Shift: What Shippers Should Know Now](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-leadership-shift-what-shippers-know/) - USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy steps down. Explore how his exit could impact shipping, USPS strategy, and potential future carrier partnerships. - [Updated FedEx and UPS Fuel Surcharge Rates for June 2025 – What You Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/updated-fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-rates/) - Shipping costs are shifting again — quietly but significantly. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and what you can do to stay ahead. - [US Postal Rates Going Up, Again!](https://icclogistics.com/news/us-postal-rates-going-again/) - U.S. Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for New Mailing Services Pricing In announcing this latest postage increase, the US Postal Service stated the increases are a result of the following conditions: Actions taken to address continued elevated inflation and prior years defective pricing model No price increase for USPS Connect Local, which gives businesses - [Breaking: UPS-Teamsters Update](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-ups-teamsters-update/) - This week ICC Logistics Services was encouraged by developments related to the ongoing UPS-Teamster contract negotiations. There appears to have been some decent progress made this week, and a less aggressive tone from the Teamsters organization. The most positive news is that the National negotiations finally kicked off on Monday May 8th. It is interesting - [UPS Shares Insights Into Global Trends After Interviewing High Tech Executives](https://icclogistics.com/news/ups-shares-insights-into-global-trends-after-interviewing-high-tech-executives/) - High tech executives share their optimism with a UPS independent researcher about change, growth and meeting global demand, when it comes to high tech global manufacturing and distribution in the future. - [How the "trade war" with China is affecting the fashion industry](https://icclogistics.com/news/how-the-trade-war-with-china-is-affecting-the-fashion-industry/) - How the “trade war” with China is affecting the fashion industry - [The State of Logistics Report](https://icclogistics.com/news/the-state-of-logistics-report/) - The State of Logistics Report - [FedEx Announces New Peak Season Surcharges](https://icclogistics.com/news/fedex-announces-new-peak-season-surcharges/) - FedEx Announces New Peak Season Surcharges - [Breaking: Could This Be The Future of Guaranteed Service Refunds?](https://icclogistics.com/news/breaking-could-this-be-the-future-of-guaranteed-service-refunds/) - According to several sources said to be familiar with this matter, and reported by Freightways, UPS Inc. will partially reinstate its money-back guarantees for late or missed deliveries, effective April 5, 2021. For now, what we hear is UPS will resume its “guaranteed service refunds” (GSRs) program for its three next-day air delivery products: Early A.M. (deliveries - [Importers and Exporters Still Face Challenges](https://icclogistics.com/news/importers-and-exporters-still-face-challenges/) - [av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' template_class='' av_uid='av-bb1hz2' sc_version='1.0' admin_preview_bg=''] The Journal of Commerce recently reported not only the names of the top 100 Importers and Exporters, but also provided some interesting insight into the commodities that saw declines in 2020 as well as those that saw increases. In 2020, over 36 - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://icclogistics.com/news/happy-thanksgiving-2/) - [USPS Announces New Prices for 2022](https://icclogistics.com/news/usps-announces-new-prices-for-2022/) - The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect July 10, 2022. The new prices, if favorably reviewed, include a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 58 cents to 60 cents. The proposed prices, approved by the Governors of the - [Amazon Sunday Deliveries Are Overwhelming Postal Workers Says Supply Chain 247](https://icclogistics.com/news/amazon-sunday-deliveries-are-overwhelming-postal-workers-says-supply-chain-247/) - U.S. Postal Service struggles to keep up with the amount of packages delivered on Sundays. Amazon has the solution. Find out more details in our latest post. - [Analyzing the October 21st UPS Zone Changes: What Shippers Need to Know](https://icclogistics.com/news/2025-ups-fedex-rate-increases-hidden-costs-and-how-zone-changes-could-impact-your-bottom-line/) - Deep Dive: Impact of UPS Zone Changes Effective October 21st: What Shippers Need to Know. - [ICC Logistics Promotes Tim Binkis to Chief Client Success Officer](https://icclogistics.com/news/icc-logistics-promotes-tim-binkis-chief/) - Hicksville, NY – [September 9, 2024] – ICC Logistics, a leading consulting firm that helps businesses around the globe optimize their shipping expenditures, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Binkis to the position of Chief Client Success Officer. Since joining ICC Logistics in 2022, Tim has been instrumental in helping clients achieve substantial - [New Tariffs Are Raising Costs Across the Supply Chain. Here's What to Watch — and How to Respond](https://icclogistics.com/news/new-tariffs-raising-costs-across-supply/) - New Tariffs Are Raising Costs Across the Supply Chain. Here's What to Watch — and How to Respond. ## CM Tooltip Glossary - [Parcel Audit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/parcel-audit/) - A function performed for shippers of all sizes. The audit process is aimed at finding incorrectly billed charges on parcel carrier invoices. It provides a means for shippers to recover overcharges from parcel carriers. Learn more about ICC Parcel Audit Services. - [Weight Certificate](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/weight-certificate/) - Usually issued by an official weigher on the dock, this certificate records the weight (as well as measurements) being entered on the back of the second and third copies of the dock receipt by clerk on the dock. - [Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/weight/) - In shipping, weight is qualified further as gross (weight of goods and container), net (weight of goods themselves without any container), and legal (similar to net, determined in such manner as law of particular country/jurisdiction may direct). - [Weigh Station](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/weigh-station/) - Permanent station equipped with scales at which motor vehicles transporting property on public highways are required to stop for checking of gross vehicle and/or axle weights. Many states also use portable scales to comply with their weight limits. - [Warehousing](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/warehousing/) - The act of storing goods that will be sold or distributed later. Businesses typically own or rent space in a building that is specifically designed for storage. - [Warehouse Receipt](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/warehouse-receipt/) - A receipt issued by a warehouse listing goods received for storage. - [Warehouse](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/warehouse/) - Place for receiving/storing goods and merchandise for-hire. Warehouseman is bound to use ordinary diligence in preserving goods. - [Waiting Cost](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/waiting-cost/) - The agreed transport price including a small amount of spare time for loading and unloading of goods. For container transport, it typically amounts to 2 hours for loading and unloading. - [Volume Rate](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/volume-rate/) - A less than truckload (LTL) shipping term for rates that are made subject to a minimum weight typically of 7,000 pounds or more, or cubic volume exceeding 750 cubic feet. - [Value Added Tax (VAT)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/value-added-tax-vat/) - A consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the point of sale. The amount of VAT that the user pays is on the cost of the product, less any of the costs of materials used in the product that have already been - [UCC](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ucc/) - Uniform Commercial Code. - [U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/u-s-customs-bonded-warehouse/) - Until import duty (if required) is paid, federal government retains control of goods. Imports awaiting collection of duty must be stored at importer’s expense in custody of warehouse willing/able to furnish bond that commodities will not be released until necessary duties are paid. - [Upper Deck](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/upper-deck/) - The topmost full-length deck of a ship, a full-length deck above the main deck. - [Unit Load Device (ULD)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/unit-load-device-uld/) - A unit load device (ULD) is a pallet or container used to load luggage, freight, and mail on wide-body aircraft and specific narrow-body aircraft. It allows a large quantity of cargo to be bundled into a single unit. - [Ultimate Consignee](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ultimate-consignee/) - An ultimate consignee is the party who will be the final recipient of a shipment. - [Truckload (TL)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/truckload-tl/) - Large-volume shipment from a single customer that weighs more than 10,000 pounds or takes up all the trailer space so no other shipment can be loaded. - [Transportation Security Administration (TSA)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/transportation-security-administration-tsa/) - An agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States. - [Transit Time](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/transit-time/) - Transit time is the interval needed for a shipment to be delivered once it has been picked up from the point of departure. The transit time varies according to route and the mode of transportation used. The exact time is mostly measured in hours and days. - [Transit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/transit/) - If the tracking status of a shipment is “In Transit”, it means it is on its way to its final destination. It does not necessarily mean that it is in a moving vehicle such as an aircraft or truck. - [Title](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/title/) - Document that confers on holders right of ownership/possession/transfer of merchandise specified, e.g., bills of lading and warehouse receipts. - [Time-Definite](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/time-definite/) - Refers to a freight or delivery service that specifies or guarantees a day or time. - [Time-Critical](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/time-critical/) - Urgent; Requiring immediate or vigilant action or attention. time-dependent. time-sensitive. - [Through Rate](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/through-rate/) - A single transportation rate on an interline haul made up of two or more separately established rates. - [Through Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/through-bill-of-lading/) - A single bill of lading converting both the domestic and international carriage of an export shipment. An air waybill, for instance, is essentially a through bill of lading used for air shipments. Ocean shipments, on the other hand, usually require two separate documents – an inland bill of lading for domestic carriage and an ocean - [Third-Party](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/third-party/) - A party other than the shipper or consignee that is ultimately responsible for paying the shipment charges. - [Terms of Sale](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/terms-of-sale/) - The point at which sellers have fulfilled their obligations so the goods are said to have been delivered to the buyer. They are shorthand expressions that set out the rights and obligations of each party when transporting the goods. - [Terminal Handling Charge (THC)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/terminal-handling-charge-thc/) - Are made by operators of container terminal facilities at both ends of a shipments journey; charges made for the movement of containers at the destination terminal, i.e. unloading of the container from the arriving vessel and its transfer to a consignee’s vehicle. - [Tariff](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/tariff/) - A Tariff is a document setting forth applicable rules, rates and charges to move goods. A tariff sets forth a contract for the shipper, the consignee and the carrier. Since January 1, 1996, motor carriers are not required to publish tariffs. However, in accordance with federal law, tariffs must be provided to a shipper on - [Tare Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/tare-weight/) - Weight of container and material used for packing. In transportation terms, weight of car/truck, exclusive of contents. - [Tare](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/tare/) - Amount of gross weight on freight shipment that can be deducted for packaging weight. - [Stuffing](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/stuffing/) - Slang term for loading cargo container. - [Stripping](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/stripping/) - Emptying truck of cargo, and arranging shipments by destination. - [Straight Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/straight-bill-of-lading/) - A nonnegotiable bill of lading in which the goods are consigned directly to a named consignee. - [Steamship Conference](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/steamship-conference/) - A group of steamship operators that operate under mutually agreed-upon freight rates. - [SL&C](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/slc/) - Shipper’s load and count. - [Shipper’s Letter of Instructions for Issuing Air Waybill](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/shippers-letter-of-instructions-for-issuing-air-waybill/) - A document required by the carrier or freight forwarders as a prerequisite to obtain (besides the data needed) authority to issue and sign the waybill in the shipper’s name. - [Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/shippers-export-declaration-sed/) - A form required for all shipments by the U.S. Treasury Department and prepared by a shipper, indicating the value, weight, destination, and other basic information about an export shipment. - [Shipment](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/shipment/) - Lot of freight tendered to carrier by consignee at one place at one time for delivery to one consignee at one place on one bill of lading. Goods/merchandise in one or more containers, pieces, or parcels for transportation from one shipper to single destination. - [Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/shippers-letter-of-instruction-sli/) - An optional document that conveys specific instructions from exporters to their agents (usually freight forwarders), for ocean and air shipments. Think of it as a letter that tells the agent/forwarder how and where they need to send products. - [Shipper](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/shipper/) - Also known as a consignor, is a person or a company responsible for organizing and transporting goods from one point to another. - [Ship’s Manifest](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ships-manifest/) - An instrument in writing, signed by the captain of a ship that lists the individual shipments constituting the ship’s cargo. - [Semi](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/semi/) - Slang term for semitrailer. Also used loosely in referring to tractor-trailer combination. - [Second Day Air Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/second-day-air-freight/) - Guaranteed second day delivery for packages that don’t require overnight shipping. - [Seal](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/seal/) - Device applied to freight car/motor vehicle door fastening. Shows that door fastening where it’s applied has not been tampered with between time of application and time of breaking seal. - [Salvage Loss](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/salvage-loss/) - In marine insurance, loss sustained by necessary sale of goods at port prior to expected destination because of “perils of the sea.” Treated as total loss with amount realized from sale of goods credited on amount payable under policy. - [Routing](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/routing/) - Process of determining how shipment will move between origin and destination. Routing information includes designation of carrier(s) involved, actual route of carrier, and estimated time enroute. Right of shipper to determine carriers, routes and points for transfer on TL and CL shipments. - [Roll-on/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/roll-on-roll-off-ro-ro/) - Cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter. - [Revocable Letter of Credit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/revocable-letter-of-credit/) - A letter of credit that can be canceled or altered by the drawee (buyer) after it has been issued by the drawee’s bank. - [Reverse Logistics](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/reverse-logistics/) - Return of a shipment or order from recipient back to shipper. Reasons can include order inaccuracy, customer dissatisfaction, diagnostics and repair, damage, or return of goods into inventory. Also called Returns Management. - [Reefer](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/reefer/) - Slang term for refrigerated trailer that hauls perishables. - [Rate](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/rate/) - Established shipping charge for movement of goods. - [Quota](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/quota/) - The quantity of goods of a specific kind that a country permits to be imported without restriction or imposition of additional duties. - [Purchase Order](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/purchase-order/) - Form buyer uses when placing order for merchandise. - [Public Warehouse](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/public-warehouse/) - Storage place renting space to anyone desiring it. - [Proof of Delivery](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/proof-of-delivery/) - Copy of waybill signed by consignee at time of delivery as receipt. - [Pro Number](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/pro-number/) - Any progressive or serial number applied for identification to freight bills, bills of lading, etc. - [Pro Forma Invoice](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/pro-forma-invoice/) - An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and important specifications (weight, size, etc.). - [Port](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/port/) - A port is a maritime facility which may comprise one or more wharves where ships may dock to load and discharge passengers and cargo. - [Point of Origin](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/point-of-origin/) - Station at which shipment is received from shipper by transportation line. - [Permit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/permit/) - Authority granted to contract carriers and forwarders to operate in interstate commerce. - [Perishable Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/perishable-freight/) - Commodities subject to rapid deterioration or decay, which require special protective services such as refrigeration or heating. - [Per Diem](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/per-diem/) - Latin term “by the day.” Daily charge for use of equipment or daily fees. - [Palletization](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/palletization/) - System for shipping goods on lightweight, double-decked wooden platform called pallets. Permits shipment of multiple units as one large unit. - [Pallet](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/pallet/) - A flat, (usually wooden) structure that is used for handling transport, storing goods or transporting freight. - [Packing List](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/packing-list/) - A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped, as well as other information needed for transportation purposes. - [Owner-Operators](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/owner-operators/) - Drivers who own or operate their own trucks. May lease rig/driver to another carrier. - [Owner’s Risk](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/owners-risk/) - When owner of goods remains responsible during shipping, relieving carrier of part of risk. - [Overcharge Claims](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/overcharge-claims/) - The payor of the shipping charges files an overcharge claim to dispute a discrepancy in charges that can stem from overpayment, weight or description corrections, etc. - [Overage](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/overage/) - Freight in excess over quantity believed to have been shipped or more than quantity shown on shipping document. - [OS&D (Over, Short and Damaged)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/osd-over-short-and-damaged/) - Report is issued at warehouse when goods are damaged. Used to file claim with carrier. - [Operating Ratio](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/operating-ratio/) - Comparison of carrier’s operating expenses with gross receipts, income divided by expenses. - [Operating Authority](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/operating-authority/) - Routes, points, and types of traffic that may be served by carrier. Authority is granted by state or federal regulatory agencies. - [On Board Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/on-board-bill-of-lading/) - A bill of lading in which a carrier certifies that goods have been placed on board a certain vessel. - [Ocean Container](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ocean-container/) - Ocean shipping containers are large standardized shipping containers designed and built for freight transport via ocean. They vary in size, style, and function. - [Ocean Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ocean-bill-of-lading/) - A bill of lading (B/L) indicating that the exporter consigns a shipment to an international carrier for transportation to a specified foreign market. Unlike an inland B/L, the ocean B/L also serves as a collection document. If it is a “straight” B/L, the foreign buyer can obtain the shipment from the carrier by simply showing - [Not Otherwise Indicated (NOI)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/not-otherwise-indicated-noi/) - Listed in the NMFC. The NMFC numbers dictate the freight rating that is assigned to freight. A general class rate or NOI is assigned to any freight that has no rate. - [North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta/) - A trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that encourages free trade between these countries. - [Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/non-vessel-operating-common-carrier-nvocc/) - Cargo consolidator of small shipments in ocean trade, generally soliciting business and arranging for/performing containerization functions at the port. - [Net Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/net-weight/) - The weight of an item/product without the addition of the packaging or container weight. Net weight is also the weight of the total number of goods loaded into a container excluding the weight of the container. - [Nested](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/nested/) - A term used in less than truckload (LTL freight) shipping in which materials are stacked so that one item goes inside another. Nested freight reduces the amount of space taken up by the combined freight and makes LTL shipping more efficient as a result. - [National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/national-motor-freight-classification-nmfc/) - Industry standard tariff published by motor carriers containing rules, descriptions and rating on all products moving in commerce; used to classify goods for the purpose of rating the freight bill. You can obtain more information about shipment classes and the NMFC at https://nmfta.org/ - [NAFTA Certificate of Origin](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/nafta-certificate-of-origin/) - A document provided for goods that qualify for reduced or duty-free entry as a product of one of the three participating member nations: Mexico, United States and Canada. - [Motor Property Broker](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/motor-property-broker/) - A person who, for compensation, arranges, or offers to arrange, the transportation of property by an authorized motor carrier. It can be performed on behalf of a motor carrier, consignor, or consignee. - [Motor Carrier](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/motor-carrier/) - A motor carrier transports passengers or property for compensation. - [Minimum Charge](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/minimum-charge/) - The lowest charge for which a shipment will be handled after discount and/or adjustment. - [Master Air Waybill (MAWB)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/master-air-waybill-mawb/) - Generally, shipping process starts from a shipper who delivers goods to the forwarder. A document issued by an air carrier/air forwarder to a freight forwarder upon receiving a shipment to be delivered to a named location as agreed in the shipping terms. - [Marking (or Marks)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/marking-or-marks/) - Letters, numbers, and other symbols placed on cargo packages to facilitate identification. - [Marine Insurance](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/marine-insurance/) - Insurance that compensates the owners of goods transported overseas in the event of loss that cannot be legally recovered from the carrier. Also covers air shipments. - [LTL (Less-than-Truckload)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ltl-less-than-truckload/) - Goods weighing less than 10,000 pounds from several shippers loaded onto one trailer. - [Lower Deck](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/lower-deck/) - The deck of a ship situated immediately above the hold. - [Loss and Damage (L&D) Claim](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/loss-and-damage-ld-claim/) - Usually applied when loss/damage is discovered when package is delivered. - [Longshoreman](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/longshoreman/) - Person employed on wharves of port to load/unload vessels. - [Long Ton](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/long-ton/) - Equivalent to 2,240 pounds or 20 long hundredweights. Also called gross ton. - [Linehaul](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/linehaul/) - Movement of freight between cities, usually more than 1,000 miles, not including pickup and delivery service. - [Licensing](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/licensing/) - A business arrangement in which the manufacturer of a product (or a firm with proprietary rights over certain technology, trademarks, etc.) grants permission to some other group or individual to manufacture that product (or make use of that proprietary material) in return for specified royalties or other payment. - [Letter of Credit (L/C)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/letter-of-credit-l-c/) - Method of paying for goods where buyer establishes credit with local bank, clearly describing goods to be purchased. Upon receipt of documentation, bank either is paid by buyer or takes title to goods and transfers funds to seller. - [Less Than Container Load (LCL)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/less-than-container-load-lcl/) - A term used in sea freight to describe loads that are “less than a container load,” or a shipment that does not fill an entire container. - [Lessor](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/lessor/) - Party or company granting legal use of vehicle (with/without driver), or other equipment to another party under terms of lease agreement. - [Lessee](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/lessee/) - Party or company with legal possession/control of vehicle (with/without driver), or other equipment owned by another under terms of lease agreement. - [LCL (Less-than-Carload, Less-than-Container Load)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/lcl-less-than-carload-less-than-container-load/) - Loads weighing less than amount necessary to apply carload rate charged by railroads, or container load charged by ocean carrier. - [Last In, First Out (LIFO)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/last-in-first-out-lifo/) - Accounting method of valuing inventory that assumes latest goods purchased are first goods used during accounting period. - [Landed Cost](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/landed-cost/) - Total expense of receiving goods at place of retail sale, including retail purchase price and transportation charges. - [Landbridge](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/landbridge/) - Intermodal system of getting international cargo across intervening continent from one seacoast to another by special through trains. - [Irrevocable Letter of Credit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/irrevocable-letter-of-credit/) - A letter of credit in which the specified payment is guaranteed by the bank if all terms and conditions are met by the drawee. - [Intrastate Commerce](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/intrastate-commerce/) - When all business between buyers/sellers is carried on within one state. - [Interstate Commerce](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/interstate-commerce/) - Exchanging goods between buyers and sellers in two or more states. - [International Air Transport Association](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/international-air-transport-association/) - The trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 300+ airlines and over 80% of total air traffic. - [Intermodal Transportation](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/intermodal-transportation/) - Using more than one mode to deliver shipments. - [Interline Shipping](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/interline-shipping/) - The utilization of multiple freight carriers for a single shipment, which may require intermediaries to coordinate various aspects of the process. - [Interline Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/interline-freight/) - Freight moving from origin to destination over two or more transportation lines. - [Inland Port](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/inland-port/) - A bill of lading used in transporting goods overland to the exporter’s international carrier. Although a through bill of lading can sometimes be used, it is usually necessary to prepare both an inland bill of lading and an ocean bill of lading for export shipments. - [Inland Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/inland-bill-of-lading/) - A port on an inland waterway, such as a river, lake, or canal, which may or may not be connected to the sea. The term “inland port” is also used to refer to a dry port, which is an inland extension of a seaport, usually connected by rail to the docks. - [In Bond](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/in-bond/) - Storage of goods in custody of government/bonded warehouse or carrier from whom goods can be taken only upon payment of taxes/duties to appropriate government agency. - [Indirect Air Carrier (IAC)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/indirect-air-carrier-iac/) - Any person or entity within the United States, not in possession of a Federal Aviation Administration air carrier operating certificate, which undertakes to engage indirectly in air transportation of property for all or any part of such transportation the services of an air carrier. - [Inbound Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/inbound-freight/) - The term used to define a shipment that comes from a vendor to a business or facility, like a warehouse. - [Importer of Record (IOR)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/importer-of-record-ior/) - The owner or purchaser of the goods; or, when designated by the owner, purchaser, or consignee, a licensed customs broker. - [Import License](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/import-license/) - A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods into their individual countries. - [Imports](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/imports/) - Foreign goods and services bought by citizens, businesses, and the government of another country. - [Igloo](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/igloo/) - A kind of airfreight cargo container. - [Hazardous Material](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/hazardous-material/) - Hazardous materials are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Material Law. A substance or material may be designated as hazardous if the transportation of the material in a particular amount and form poses an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property. Hazardous material may include: an explosive, - [Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS or HTSUS)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/harmonized-tariff-schedule-of-the-united-states-hts-or-htsus/) - Also referred to as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSA), is the primary resource for determining tariff (customs duties) classifications for goods imported into the United States. - [Harmonized System Code (HS Code)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/harmonized-system-code-hs-code/) - A universally accepted classification system for trade goods, used to classify products and their corresponding tariff. - [Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/gross-vehicle-weight-rating-gvwr/) - Or gross vehicle mass (GVM), is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by a manufacturer including the vehicle’s chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo. - [Gross Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/gross-weight/) - The full weight of a shipment, including goods and packaging. - [Full Truck Load (FTL)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/full-truck-load-ftl/) - Commonly referred to as FTL, is a type of shipping mode whereby a truck carries one dedicated shipment. In other words, the journey is reserved for one shipment or one shipper’s goods only. FTL trucking has several advantages over the alternative trucking shipment mode, LTL, or less than a full truckload shipment. - [Full Container Load (FCL)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/full-container-load-fcl/) - A shipment type where cargo occupies the full size of a container. Sometimes the container may not be fully filled, but the rate is charged on the basis of a full container. - [Freight Forwarder](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/freight-forwarder/) - An independent business that handles shipments for compensation (a freight forwarder is among the best sources of information and assistance on regulations, documentation and shipping methods). - [Freight Classification](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/freight-classification/) - A standardized shipping industry pricing classification establishing uniform parameters for commerce between multiple brokers, warehouses and carriers. It is determined based upon a range of factors, including: ease of handling, value, weight, length, height, density and liability. - [Freight Bill](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/freight-bill/) - Shipping document confirming shipment delivery and indicate payment terms (prepaid or collect). The document describes the shipment, its weight, the amount of charges and taxes and whether the bill is collect or prepaid. If the bill is prepaid, the shipper pays the shipping charges. If the bill is collect, the consignee pays the shipping charges. - [Freight All Kinds (FAK)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/freight-all-kinds-fak/) - A consolidated cargo that contains different kinds of goods but it is charged at one unique rate. In other words, a group of goods are pooled together for shipping purposes with no regard of their classification. - [Forwarding Agent](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/forwarding-agent/) - Firm specializing in shipping goods abroad. Payments made for insurance and other expenses are charged to foreign buyer. - [Foreign Trade Zones](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/foreign-trade-zones/) - An isolated policed area typically adjacent to a port of entry (as a seaport or airport) where foreign goods may be unloaded for immediate transshipment or stored, repacked, sorted, mixed, or otherwise manipulated without being subject to import duties. - [Force Majeure](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/force-majeure/) - The title of a standard clause in contracts exempting the parties for non-fulfillment of their obligations as a result of conditions beyond their control, such as earthquakes, floods, or war. - [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/food-and-drug-administration-fda/) - U.S. agency responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, the U.S.’s food supply, medical devices, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation - [FOB Vessel](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fob-vessel/) - Title/transportation costs transfer after goods are delivered on vessel. All export taxes/costs involved in overseas shipments are assessed to buyer. - [FOB Origin](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fob-origin/) - Title and risk pass to the buyer at the moment the seller delivers the goods to the carrier. The parties may agree to have title and risk pass at a different time or to allocate shipping charges by a written agreement. - [FOB Factory](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fob-factory/) - Title to goods and transportation responsibility transfers from seller to factory. - [FOB Destination](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fob-destination/) - Freight cost paid to destination point, title transfers at destination. - [FOB (Free on Board)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fob-free-on-board/) - At named port of export. A pricing term indicating that the quoted price covers all expenses up to and including delivery of goods by or for the buyer. - [FIFO (First In, First Out)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fifo-first-in-first-out/) - Warehouse term meaning first items stored are the first used. - [Federal Register](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/federal-register/) - Government publication that prints rules/regulations of federal agencies daily. - [Federal Communications Commission (FCC)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/federal-communications-commission-fcc/) - Independent federal agency charged with regulating all interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. FCC standards and regulations apply only to the technical aspects of communication systems. - [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/federal-aviation-administration-faa/) - The largest modern transportation agency and a governmental body of the United States with powers to regulate all aspects of civil aviation as well as over its surrounding international waters. - [FAS (Free Alongside Ship)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/fas-free-alongside-ship/) - A pricing term indicating that the quoted price includes the cost of delivering the goods alongside a designated vessel. - [Export License](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/export-license/) - A government document that permits the licensee to export designated goods to certain destinations. - [Export Letter of Credit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/export-letter-of-credit/) - When importer has arranged with bank for letter-of-credit financing of purchases, he applies for issuance of individual letters of credit to cover purchase contracts as made. - [Export Declaration](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/export-declaration/) - A formal statement declaring full details about goods being exported made to the collector of Customs at a port of exit. - [Export](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/export/) - Export of goods means to ship goods to a foreign country (including carrying such goods overseas as a part of baggage) when such goods will be apparently shipped to a foreign country. - [Exclusive Use](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/exclusive-use/) - A shipper pays a premium rate for the sole use of a trailer. The trailer will be sealed at loading, and the seal number is recorded on the manifest. The seal number is verified before the trailer is unloaded at destination. When a shipper requests an exclusive-use trailer, no other freight may be added to - [Exceptions](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/exceptions/) - An exception is any delivery in which the receiver or driver notes a problem on the delivery receipt before signing it. Typically, exceptions concern shortage and/or damage. - [Ex](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/ex/) - Prefix meaning “out of” or “from”, used with noun of location. Means all transportation charges and risks of loss/damage are chargeable to buyer when goods are delivered at “ex” location. - [Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/estimated-time-of-arrival-eta/) - The time interval at which a certain vehicle will arrive at its destination. It is a transportation term that defines the time remaining for certain aircraft, automobile, ship or emergency service to reach the place it is destined to. - [Entry](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/entry/) - An import declaration made for the purpose of obtaining customs clearance by a shipper or importer or a customs broker authorized to represent the importer. Depending on the country and the product, additional supporting documentation, such as origin certificates, consular documentation and product related health and safety certification may also be required. - [Embargo](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/embargo/) - An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. - [Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/electronic-data-interchange-edi/) - The electronic transmission of routine business documents, such as purchase orders, invoices and bills of lading, between computers in a standard format. The data formats, or transaction sets, are usually sent between mainframe computers. - [Duty](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/duty/) - A tax imposed on imports by the customs authority of a country. Duties are generally based on the value of the goods (ad valorem duties), some other factor such as weight or quantity (specific duties), or a combination of value and other factors (compound duties). - [Durable Goods](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/durable-goods/) - A durable good or a hard good or consumer durable, is a good that does not quickly wear out, or more specifically, one that yields utility over time rather than being completely consumed in one use. - [Drayage](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/drayage/) - Transporting freight by truck, primarily in local cartage. - [Drawback](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/drawback/) - Articles manufactured or produced in the United States with the use of imported components or raw materials and later exported are entitled to a refund of up to 99 percent of the duty charged on the imported components. The refund of duty is known as a drawback. - [Dock Receipt](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/dock-receipt/) - A receipt issued by an ocean carrier to acknowledge receipt of a shipment at the carrier’s dock or warehouse facilities. - [Dimensional Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/dimensional-weight/) - Dimensional weight is a calculation of the shipment’s weight based on its volumetric standard instead of its actual weight. Dimensional weight is calculated by multiplying the length by width by height of each package in inches or centimeters and dividing by a dimensional weight divisor. The dimensional weight divisor varies by service offering and unit - [Demurrage](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/demurrage/) - A charge levied when a full container is not moved out of the port/terminal for unpacking within the allowed free days offered by the shipping line. The charge is levied by a shipping line to an importer. - [Delivery Receipt](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/delivery-receipt/) - Document a consignee or its agent dates and signs at delivery, stating the condition of the goods at delivery. The driver takes the signed delivery receipt to the terminal for retention. The customer retains the remaining copy. - [Delivery Instructions](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/delivery-instructions/) - Also called Delivery Orders, these documents provide specific information to a carrier regarding delivery to a specific port, pier, terminal, airport, or steamship line. They show the shipping carrier, delivery deadlines, name and address of consignee, and the contract name and telephone number of the shipper in case of delivery problems. - [Delivered/Duty Paid](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/delivered-duty-paid/) - While the term “Ex Works” signifies the seller’s minimum obligation, the term “Delivered/Duty Paid,” when followed by words naming the buyer’s premises, denotes the other extreme – the seller’s maximum obligation. The term may be used irrespective of the mode of transport. If the parties wish that the seller should clear the goods for import - [Deferred Air Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/deferred-air-freight/) - Property received for air transportation at a level of service lower than standard service (e.g., space available) and transported at a lower charge than standard air freight. - [Declared Value](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/declared-value/) - Assumed value of shipment unless shipper declares higher value. Stating lower value on a shipment to get a lower rate. - [Dangerous Goods](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/dangerous-goods/) - A dangerous good (also known as hazardous material or hazmat) is any substance or material that is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. - [Damage Claim](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/damage-claim/) - Demand upon carrier for reimbursement for physical injury to shipment, or because shipment was not delivered within reasonable time. - [Customs Tariff](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/customs-tariff/) - Schedule of charges assessed by the government on imports/exports. - [Customs Invoice](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/customs-invoice/) - A formal document used to clear goods through customs in the importing country by providing pertinent shipment information including but not limited to country of origin, description and value. - [Customs Declaration](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/customs-declaration/) - A document that traditionally accompanies exported goods bearing such information as the nature of the goods, their value, the recipient and their ultimate destination. Required for statistical purposes, it accompanies all controlled goods being exported under the appropriate permit. - [Customs Clearance](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/customs-clearance/) - A necessary procedure before goods can be imported or exported internationally. If a shipment is cleared, then the shipper will provide documentation confirming customs duties that are paid and the shipment can be processed. - [Customs Broker](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/customs-broker/) - Specialist in customs procedures who acts for importers for a fee. Licensed by Treasury Department. - [Customs](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/customs/) - The government service that is responsible for the assessment of import and export duties and taxes and administration of other laws and regulations that apply to the importation, transit and exportation of goods. This term is also used when referring to any part of the customs service or its main or subsidiary offices. This term - [Cubic Capacity](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cubic-capacity/) - Cubic capacity is one of the most important commercial measurement used in shipping. It can be expressed in cubic meters, or cubic feet when the intrinsic weight of cargo is so low that the ship becomes full without being loaded to the cargo line. In the context of shipping, the term cubic capacity implies the - [Cross-Town](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cross-town/) - Situated or traveling in a direction extending across a town or city. - [Contract Carrier](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/contract-carrier/) - Carrier engaged in interstate transportation of persons/property by motor vehicle on a for-hire basis, but under continuing contract with one or more customers to meet specific needs of each customer. - [Container Yard (CY)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/container-yard-cy/) - A physical facility from which ocean carriers accept and deliver ocean containers, as well as issue and receive back empty containers. Ocean sailings typically have a CY cut-off date by which the container must be delivered in order to be loaded onto a scheduled sailing. - [Containerization](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/containerization/) - Using box-like device to store, protect and handle a number of packages as a unit of transit. Shipping system based on large cargo-carrying containers that can be interchanged between trucks, trains, and ships without rehandling contents. - [Consolidation](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/consolidation/) - Combining less-than-carload or less-than-truckload shipments to make carload/truckload movements. - [Consignor](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/consignor/) - Person or company that ships articles to customers. - [Consignee](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/consignee/) - Person who receives goods shipped from owner. - [Consign](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/consign/) - Send goods to purchaser or agent to sell. - [Confirmed Letter of Credit](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/confirmed-letter-of-credit/) - A letter of credit, issued by a foreign bank, the validity of which has been confirmed by a domestic bank. An exporter whose payment terms are a confirmed letter of credit is assured of payment by the domestic bank even if the foreign buyer or the foreign bank defaults. - [Concealed Damage](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/concealed-damage/) - When goods in an apparently undamaged container are damaged. Claims are hard to settle because neither shipper nor carrier wants responsibility. - [Common Carrier](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/common-carrier/) - Any carrier engaged in the interstate transportation of person/property on a regular schedule at published rates, and whose services are available to the general public on a for-hire basis. - [Commercial Invoice](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/commercial-invoice/) - An itemized list of goods shipped, usually included among an exporter’s collection papers. - [Collect Shipment](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/collect-shipment/) - Shipment where collection of freight charges/advances is made by delivering carrier from the consignee/receiver. - [COD (Collect on Delivery)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cod-collect-on-delivery/) - Buyer pays carrier the price of goods before they are delivered; seller assumes risk of purchaser refusing to accept goods. - [Clean Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/clean-bill-of-lading/) - A receipt for goods issued by a carrier that indicates that the goods were received in “apparent good order and condition,” without damages or other irregularities. - [Class Rate](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/class-rate/) - Rate for commodities grouped according to similar shipping characteristics. Applies to numbered/lettered groups/classes of articles contained in the territorial rating column in classification schedules. - [Claim](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/claim/) - Demand on transportation company for payment due to loss/damage of freight during transit Demand on transportation company for refund on overcharge Demand by individual/company to recover for loss under insurance policy - [CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cif-cost-insurance-freight/) - A pricing term indicating that the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight are included in the quoted price. - [Chassis for Containers](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/chassis-for-containers/) - Consists of a steel frame, a lighting system, brakes, and tires. It is designed to enable trucks to move shipping containers. - [Charter Service](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/charter-service/) - A group of people who have contracted the use of a vehicle for a certain amount of time, with a detailed itinerary, at a fixed rate. - [Chargeable Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/chargeable-weight/) - The Actual Gross Weight or the Volumetric Weight of a shipment – whichever is the greater. Typically, large items with a light overall weight take up more space than a small, heavy item. That’s why freight carriers charge according to Chargeable Weight. - [Certificate of Origin](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/certificate-of-origin/) - A document, required by certain foreign countries for tariff purposes, certifying the country of origin of specified goods. - [Certificate of Manufacture](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/certificate-of-manufacture/) - A statement (often notarized) in which a producer of goods certifies that manufacture has been completed and that the goods are now at the disposal of the buyer. - [Cartage Agent](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cartage-agent/) - A carrier that performs pickup or delivery in areas that a trucking company does not service themselves. Freight is in the possession of the Cartage Agent, not the trucking company. Cartage agents use their own paperwork while transporting shipments. - [Cartage](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cartage/) - Charges for pickup/delivery of goods Act of moving goods, usually short distances - [Carrier](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/carrier/) - Individual, partnership or company in the business of transporting goods or passengers for a fee. - [Cargo Manifest](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cargo-manifest/) - A document which indicates the consignor, consignee, mark, package number, quality, quantity, weight, cargo declaration number and other particulars of goods being transported. - [Cargo](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cargo/) - A load of materials being transported by a vehicle like a ship, airplane, train, or truck, especially for commercial or professional purposes. - [Carload (C/L or CL)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/carload-c-l-or-cl/) - Quantity of freight required to fill a railcar Specified quantity necessary to qualify a shipment for a carload rate - [C&F (Cost and Freight)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/cf-cost-and-freight/) - Ocean transportation term meaning price stated includes cost of goods and transportation charges to point of destination. Insurance normally is not included - [Bulk Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/bulk-freight/) - Commodities not packed, but loaded directly into a vessel. For example, grains, petroleum products, iron ore and more, also referred to as bulk cargo. - [Bulk Carrier](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/bulk-carrier/) - Vessel that carries bulk commodities such as petroleum, grain, or ore, which are not packaged, bundled, bottled, or otherwise packed. - [Brokerage License](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/brokerage-license/) - A freight broker is required to obtain a license in order to make freight shipping arrangements on behalf of a person or company. The broker determines the needs of the client, has experience in the industry and negotiates shipping rates with a carrier who can meet a client’s requirements. - [Broker](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/broker/) - Agent who arranges interstate movement of goods by other carriers One who arranges the buying/selling of goods for commission Person who leases owned equipment to a carrier - [Breakbulk](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/breakbulk/) - To unload, sort, and reload some/all contents of a vehicle in transit To reduce a large shipment of a single commodity to many small shipments, which then are dispersed to various buyers - [Bonded Warehouse](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/bonded-warehouse/) - A warehouse for storage or manufacture of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods enter the Customs Territory. The goods are not subject to duties if reshipped to foreign points - [Bogie](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/bogie/) - A chassis or framework that carries a wheelset, attached to a vehicle, a modular subassembly of wheels and axles. - [Blind Shipment](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/blind-shipment/) - Blocking means preventing a load from moving laterally (side-to-side, front-and-back) and bracing means preventing the load from moving vertically (up-and-down). Without proper bracing, a load can jump over its blocks. And without proper blocking, the braces will not hold. - [Billed Weight or Billable Weight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/billed-weight-or-billable-weight/) - It is the weight used to calculate the rate for domestic and international transport services. The billable weight will be the greater of the dimensional weight compared to the actual weight of a shipment. - [Bill of Lading](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/bill-of-lading/) - A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specified points for a specified charge. Usually prepared by the shipper on forms issued by the carrier, it serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage, and a receipt - [Beneficial Ownership](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/beneficial-ownership/) - One who enjoys the benefit of a property of which another is the legal owner.” The legal owner (i.e., the owner of record) may be described as the ” registered owner “, and if they are not the beneficial owner they may be described as a “nominee”. - [Backhaul](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/backhaul/) - Return transportation movement, usually at less revenue than the original move Movement in the direction of lighter traffic flow when traffic generally is heavier in the opposite direction To move shipment back over part of a route already traveled - [Axle Load](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/axle-load/) - Axle load means the total load transmitted to the road by an assembly of two (2) or more wheels whose centers are in one (1) transverse vertical plane or may be included between two (2) parallel transverse vertical planes forty (40) inches apart extending across the full width of the vehicle. - [Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/aviation-and-transportation-security-act-atsa/) - An Act to improve aviation security, and for other purposes. Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Aviation and Transportation Security Act’’. TITLE I—AVIATION SECURITY SEC. 101. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. - [Authority](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/authority/) - Operating rights granted a motor carrier by the DOT. - [ASN](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/asn/) - Advanced Shipping Notice - [Arrival Notice](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/arrival-notice/) - On arrival of freight at destination, notice is sent promptly to the consignee showing number of packages, description of articles, route, rate, weight, etc. - [Alongside](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/alongside/) - Point of delivery beside a vessel; statement designating where the title to goods passes from one party to another. - [All Risk Insurance](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/all-risk-insurance/) - Refers to a type of insurance coverage that automatically covers any risk that a contract does not explicitly omit. For example, if an “all risk” cargo policy does not expressly exclude a specific provision, then the policy would cover the provision or event. - [All-Cargo Aircraft](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/all-cargo-aircraft/) - Aircraft, usually wide-body and/or containerized cargo aircraft that typically operate from one major airport to another. - [Air Waybill](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/air-waybill/) - A bill of lading that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. This is a nonnegotiable instrument of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according - [Air Freight Forwarder](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/air-freight-forwarder/) - An air freight forwarder specializes in moving freight by air on either passenger aircrafts or specially designed cargo aircrafts. This specialization enables them to better understand the intricacies of air freight, create a relationship with the TSA, and, in many cases, provide better air rates. - [Air Freight Cost](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/air-freight-cost/) - The amount to be paid for the transportation of goods by air. - [Air Freight](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/air-freight/) - Air freight is another term for air cargo that is, the shipment of goods via an air carrier. - [Agent](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/agent/) - An agent, in legal terminology, is a person who has been legally empowered to act on behalf of another person or an entity in a business transaction. - [Advice of Shipment](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/advice-of-shipment/) - Notice to local or foreign buyer that shipment has occurred, with packing and routing details. A copy of invoice usually is enclosed, and sometimes a copy of the bill of lading. - [Adjustments](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/adjustments/) - The act of adjusting; adaptation to a particular condition, position, or purpose. - [Actual Valuation](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/actual-valuation/) - Actual value of goods shown on bill of lading by shipper when rate to be applied depends on value. - [Accounts Payable (A/P)](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/accounts-payable-a-p/) - Accounts payable (AP) represents the amount that a company owes to its creditors and suppliers (also referred to as a current liability account). Accounts payable is recorded on the balance sheet under current liabilities. - [Accessorial Charges](https://icclogistics.com/glossary/accessorial-charges/) - Charges for supplementary services and privileges provided in connection with line-haul transportation of goods. 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