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404 postsBlast #105–#630Apr 2016 – Oct 2026
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Space Equipment Report effective from Oct 26 – Nov 01 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Extended Rail Dwell at Los Angeles & Long Beach
Import cargo moving inland by rail through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continues to experience extended dwell times, with a significant number of containers remaining at marine terminals… -
Space Equipment Report effective from Oct 12 – Oct 18 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Conley Terminal Gate Closure & IEEPA Tariff Refund Developments
Good Afternoon Port of Boston Customers, Please be advised that the Conley Terminal gate will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 , in observance of Columbus Day. Vessel operations will continue as… -
October Market Update
The transpacific market remains firm as we move through the first week of October, with only limited signs of improvement so far. -
Next Phase of IEEPA Tariff Refunds to Launch Oct. 6
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently told the Court of International Trade that it will deploy Phase 3 of its CAPE tariff refund system on Oct. 6. Phase 3 will cover entries that are… -
Space Equipment Report effective from Sep 21 – Sep 27 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Space Equipment Report effective from Sep 14 – Sep 20 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Space Equipment Report effective from Sep 07 – Sep 13 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
September 2026 Asia to North America Ocean Market Review
The Asia to North America ocean market continues to face significant operational disruption that is reducing schedule reliability, extending transit times and driving up transportation costs. -
Space Equipment Report effective from Aug 31 – Sep 06 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Space Equipment Report effective from Aug 24 – Aug 30 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Space Equipment Report effective from Aug 17 – Aug 23 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Long Beach Container Terminal – Container Dwell Time Update 8/13/26
The overall average import intermodal dwell at LBCT (Long Beach Container Terminal) is 10.33 days which is an increase from last week’s 8.03 days (WED August 5th). Today’s overall number of dwelling… -
Space Equipment Report effective from August 10 – August 16 2026
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Space and Equipment report–Week 32 (Aug 03 – Aug 09 2026)
Please find our newest Space and Equipment report, below. Please note: regardless of the status showing on the report, please reach out to your BOC Representative to discuss existing status. Space… -
Long Beach and Rail Dwell Times
Following is an update from OOCL regarding latest LBCT situation (Long Beach Container Terminal) (and Rail) Today’s overall average import intermodal dwell at LBCT is 7.57 days which is an increase… -
US Trade Representative Office Imposes 10-12.5% Tariffs on Imports
The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s action imposing 10 percent to 12.5 percent tariffs on imports from sixty economies… -
Trump to slap ‘sweeping’ new tariffs on 60 trade partners as global duties expire
Published Thu, Jul 23 20265:05 PM (excerpted from cnbc.com) Key Points President Donald Trump will impose a broad tariff regime on countries around the world plus the European Union as temporary… -
Imposing Tariffs on Canadian Goods & Additional Tariffs on Brazil
8. Accordingly, I find that it is necessary and appropriate and in the public interest to impose an additional ad valorem duty of 50 percent on certain products of Canada, as identified in Annex II… -
Possible Delays in Port of Oakland
There are reports of a labor-related work stoppage affecting the Port of Oakland. A shipping industry advisory issued on July 21, 2026 states that all container terminals at the Port of Oakland were… -
UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment… -
Container Incentive Program – Port of Boston
Dear Port of Boston Customers, The Massport Maritime Department is pleased to announce the renewal of the Container Incentive Program(s) for customers of Conley Container Terminal for FY2027. For… -
Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has completed the successful deployment for enhancements to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) application in the Automated…
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