Materials & Handling

Expect delays at U.S. ports

Flexport freight forwarder and customs broker reports extremely long delays at many U.S. ports, including Miami, Chicago, Memphis, New York/New […]


02.25.2019

New Prop 65 warning requirements take effect Aug. 30

California Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires companies to inform […]


08.27.2018

BPA Questions?

Bisphenol A (BPA) continues to be a focus, especially for member companies that manufacture items sold to consumers, such as […]


04.23.2018

Prop 65: Bisphenol A (BPA)

Issue Overview The topic of Bisphenol A (BPA) continues to be of importance across the industry, especially for member companies […]


04.23.2018

Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) Freight Reclassification

Issue Overview The transportation industry is responding to reduced capacity in two ways, both of which are increasing costs, especially […]


01.09.2018

National Motor Freight Transportation Association

Commodity classification standards board (CCSB) The transportation industry is responding to reduced capacity in two ways, both of which are […]


10.06.2015

National Motor Freight Transportation Association (NMFTA) initiates major damage claim

On April 18, the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) guidelines introduced a major change to the concealed damage claim rule. […]


04.18.2015