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4 Top Challenges for Ocean Exporters in 2022
With supply chains facing continued disruption from China’s zero-COVID policy, the war in Ukraine, and ongoing delays on most trade routes, 2022 remains a trying year for exporters. This post covers the top 4 issues Laufer is seeing with its export customers.
Jun 14, 2022

Is Your Cargo Adequately Insured Against Loss?
The worst time to realize you need insurance is after a loss event. If you typically don’t insure your cargo, now is a good time to reevaluate that option to make sure you are adequately covered in the event of a loss. Marine cargo insurance is comparatively affordable and protects…
May 19, 2022

Labor Negotiations at US West Coast Ports: What Can We Anticipate?
All eyes and attention are on the renewal status of this year’s master labor contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) set to expire on July 1, 2022. The significance of the expiry and renegotiation of this agreement cannot be overstated as…
May 05, 2022