Industry News

Feds Seize Pirated DVDs Worth $7M From SoCal Ports

http://cbs2.com/local/Feds.Seize.Pirated.2.1429960.html

Ports Of L.A., Long Beach Post Trade Increase

http://cbs2.com/local/Ports.Of.LA.2.1426681.html

Environmentalists Sue Long Beach Over Truck Deal

http://cbs2.com/local/Long.Beach.port.2.1404796.html

End of Declaration of First Sale
http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/docs/17686_132725359/End_of_Delcaration_of_First_Sale.pdf

Counterfeit Electronics Seized At L.A. Port
http://cbs2.com/local/Counterfeit.Electronics.Port.2.1143834.html

Shipment Of Fake Spiderman Shoes Seized In L.A.

http://cbs2.com/local/Spiderman.clogs.seized.2.1130048.html

Important Information Regarding ISF

http://www.ncbfaa.org/files/blastfive.htm

PHASE-IN SCHEDULE OF ENFORCEMENT OF THE DECLARATION REQUIREMENT FOR GOODS OF, OR CONTAINING, PLANTS OR PLANT PRODUCTS

Lacey Act - Updates

Long Beach Port Votes To Postpone Cargo Fees
The commission that governs the Port of Long Beach has voted to postpone a new fee designed to fund infrastructure projects. 

The Board of Harbor Commissioners voted Monday to delay collecting a $6 per container fee until at least July 2010. The board cited the economic downturn and decline in international trade.
 
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles had planned to use the proposed Infrastructure Cargo Fee to fund highway and rail upgrades and other infrastructure projects. With that funding source gone, the commissioners urged staff to seek other federal stimulus funds to make up for the shortfall. 
The board also voted to cut the rates that international shippers pay to move cargo into other ships. 

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles combined represent the nation's largest port complex.