by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 5, 2024 | Drayage, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has recently mandated a new rule on demurrage charges for containers remaining at a port. On May 26th, terminal operators and carriers must issue demurrage and detention invoices within 30 days from the charge date. The shipper...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 13, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
A controversial topic that has gotten traction recently in cargo movement is speed limiters in trucking. In 2016, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) mutually proposed a regulation. The...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 21, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
New shipping restrictions in Houston may become a reality with city officials recently proposing a trucking regulation. Houston is one of the most significant U.S. cities for international and domestic transport. With the Port of Houston being one of the busiest U.S....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 17, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
A significant consideration to consider when moving cargo is choosing a great freight broker. Freight brokers are the middleman between the shipper and carrier and coordinate the movement of your goods. While they don’t necessarily deliver the shipment, they are in...
