DGX Shipping Blog

The Brown Marmorated Stinkbug—BMSB or stink bug—is a known pest in international shipping, particularly when shipping to Australia and New Zealand. The BMSB can find its way inadvertently onto export shipments bound for Oceania, usually inside corrugated cartons or wood packaging, ocean containers, and breakbulk cargo. The bug feeds on many different plants and can severely damage fruits, vegetables and crops. If allowed to enter the country, it has the potential to wreak havoc on a country's agricultural industry. The pest is so potentially damaging that both The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) and The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have a rigorous set of rules to prevent the introduction and spread of the threat. Australia and New Zealand's seasonal measures for the 2021-2022 allow non-compliant cargo to be quarantined, fumigated near the port, refused entry, or possibly destroyed at cargo owners’ expense. Fumigation seas...

In light of pandemic-related port congestion globally—especially between Asia, Australia and the Americas—container chassis shortages are creating new challenges across the global supply chain: Unnecessary delays to ocean shipments Additional strain for shipments already facing persistent port and rail ramp congestion Lack of vessel space due to export delays Increased lead times for bookings Now more than ever, choosing the right logistics partner is crucial to make sure your shipment is paired with the right equipment at the right time. Background Chassis for port drayage used to be owned by steamship lines and stored in the port. Changes in federal oversight regarding the roadworthiness of the equipment led most of the top carriers to exit the market, shifting ownership of chassis to third-party providers. As a result, many of the older units were gradually scrapped and not replaced, reducing the overall pool available at any one time. At the same time, increasingly larger s...

Here are some tools, procedures and helpful hints to minimize Customs-related issues that might cause further delays to your Japan shipments. The pandemic has created additional port congestion globally, especially in transpacific markets. Japan is currently facing a lack of equipment and trucking at all ports, a lack of vessel space due to export delays and increased lead times for bookings. Now more than ever, choosing the right logistics partner is crucial for the successful navigation of Japanese Customs. Before choosing a logistics provider and shipper for your Japan cargo, make sure they have real assets on the ground combined with local knowledge and expertise relating to : Customs requirements, import procedures and formalities Prohibited and restricted import commodities to Japan Complete and flexible knowledge of all Japan ports Proper and appropriate use of the Japanese language and social customs (critical, and more important than ever) Required shipping docume...

In the commercial shipping industry we’re often at the mercy of nature and humankind as a course of business. Starting well over a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic is by far causing more unprecedented disruptions to the infrastructure of global transportation and logistics than experienced in contemporary times. The continuing spread of the virus and the mitigation strategies to prevent further spread have caused extraordinary delays in the global transportation supply chain including: Heavy port congestion Person power shortages Trucking shortages Warehouse delays Labor disruptions Cargo surges from big ships Infrastructure needs Marine terminal productivity Increased volumes Equipment shortages As an international asset-based provider, DGX-Dependable Global Express has access to more and accurate reporting from our global hubs than might be reported elsewhere. Some of our overseas directors report the following information which we encourage you to report out further across you...

Before considering ocean and air shipping internationally, it's crucial to understand Incoterms, the internationally recognized set of rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers at each transportation touchpoint along the way. Created by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Incoterms are widely-used terms of sale covering all aspects of commercial shipping. They stipulate the parties responsible for paying for and managing specific shipments, related actions and undertakings for each leg of the shipment including who pays for insurance, customs clearance, documentation, ancillary transportation cost and other logistical activities. Familiarizing yourself with Incoterms will help to make your shipments go smoothly and avoid extra headaches and expense. The seven Incoterms 2020 rules for any mode of transport are:  EXW - Ex Works (named place of delivery): The seller makes the goods available at their premises, or at another named place. FCA - Free Carrier...

With the worst global pandemic in 100 years, many challenges face shipping and logistics to and from the Philippines. There have always been regional logistics challenges, isolated and unique to those regions. However, for the past 11 months, the pandemic has created a global set of challenges that almost every major port in the world is experiencing. The Philippines is no exception. Current challenges include: Very high rates Congestion Longer transit times Blank sailings Aircraft taken offline Lack of equipment Regarding Imports to the Philippines, since the quarantine period began, there have been delays such as: The unpredictable arrival of vessels Customs Delayed issuance of the invoices and/or delivery orders Internet connection problems/issues Limited labor force The customs clearance process which took no more than two days before the pandemic is now averaging four to five days. This time frame is affected by the limited workforce. Some positive news, there...

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a pest that potentially can have a severe impact on the Australian agricultural industry if not stopped from entering the country. The bug feeds on many different plants and can severely damage fruits, vegetables and crops. Currently the BMSB has expanded rapidly throughout Europe and North America and is causing serious damage to regional agriculture businesses. Due to the danger of this pest for our Australian farmers, the Australian government has implemented measures to stop the beetle from arriving on its shores.  During the BMSB season which usually runs from September to May, it is mandatory to treat certain commodities (target high-risk goods) that are manufactured in or originating from countries that are known to have the bug (target risk countries). The following countries below have been categorized as target risk: Albania Andorra ...