Cargo theft and organized retail crime are big problems for everyone. These transnational gangs use various and sophisticated tactics to steal cargo, and they adapt their strategies as fast as stakeholders implement...
RISKY BUSINESS
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MAY DAY, MAY DAY!
The marine terminals in Oakland are closed today to allow members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) the opportunity to recognize May Day, also known as International Worker's Day.
WHALE DONE!
The Port of Oakland was recently presented the "2025 Gold Award" from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies for championing reduced vessel speeds which protect migrating blue whales and preserve coastal air quality....
AUTONOMOUS EXISTENCE
At long last, California has established rules for autonomous trucks, thereby eliminating the ban on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. There will be a tiered permitting process requiring autonomous trucks to log 500,000...
HORMUZ HAVOC
The war in Iran is still wreaking havoc on fuel prices, especially diesel, especially in California. Diesel prices remain stubbornly high in the state at well over $7/gallon. The high oil prices are resulting in high...
CHAMELEON CARRIER EXPOSED
60 Minutes recently reported on a carrier, Super Ego, that has been up to some pretty shady antics. If you have not yet seen the segment, we encourage you to click on the above link to watch the thirteen minute expose....
TAXING PROCESS
The portal to file for tariff refunds is open, but filing requires a series of hurdles. First, ensure you are the importer of record. Second, set up your ACE Secure Data Portal account. Third, enroll in ACH refunds....
BEING UNREASONABLE
Assessing per diem (detention) charges on days when a terminal is closed has long been deemed unreasonable by the motor carrier and cargo owner communities, and the US Circuit Court of Appeals in DC agrees. A COVID-era...
EMBATTLED CARB
California Air Resources Board (CARB) has not had many wins lately. Both the Advanced Clean Truck and Advanced Clean Fleet rules were revoked and the federal government will rescind the Endangerment Finding, the study...
CLEARING THE SMOKE
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reclassified medical marijuana from a Schedule I narcotic, like herion, to a Schedule III controlled substance, like Tylenol with codeine. This rule is...
MAKE WAVES
A new attraction has hit San Francisco's Pier 39, Chonkers, a 2,000 pound Stellar sea lion. He's two to three times the size of the average sea lion who makes Pier 39 its home. Take a look.
UP, UP AND AWAY
Are air taxis coming to an airport near you? If you are in New York or Texas, quite possibly. See the concept in action in the above news segment. Would you take an air taxi to the airport?