Skinner
Spanning the World
CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL NEWSLETTER POST We are pleased to provide an important update regarding the recent International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike. After three days of port shutdowns affecting major East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on wages and agreed...
Full Post
We are writing to inform you about the ongoing International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, which began on October 1, 2024, impacting ports from Maine to Texas. This marks the first significant East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike since 1977. The strike involves nearly 50,000 ILA members, and negotiations between the ILA and the U.S....
Full Post
The turmoil in the ocean freight industry from Asia to the USA continues even after some of the more dramatic issues have been resolved. The Panama Canal is fully open and the after-effects of the Baltimore bridge collapse are behind us. Currently, the situation in the Red Sea continues as is. Vessels are bypassing the...
Full Post
As a nation, we paused to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the courage, dedication, and heroism of our servicemen and servicewomen, and at WB Skinner Inc., we join you in reflecting on their immense contributions. ...
Full Post
At WB Skinner Inc., we continuously strive to ensure the highest standards of security and efficiency within our supply chain. Today, we would like to introduce you to an essential initiative that can significantly enhance your business operations and security: the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). What is CTPAT? CTPAT is a voluntary public-private...
Full Post
We hope this message finds you well. Following the recent incident involving the Baltimore Bridge and the M/V Dali, a number of maritime terms have come into the spotlight that might impact the handling and financial responsibilities tied to your shipments. At WB Skinner, we strive to keep you well-informed and prepared for these scenarios,...
Full Post
VIEW FULL POST HERE WB Skinner is in Charlotte, NC! We’re thrilled to share that here at WB Skinner Inc., we’ve just opened our latest office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This move is a significant milestone in our mission to expand our logistics and supply chain management services across the Southeastern United States. Our new...
Full Post
NYNJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association and President of WB Skinner, Bill Skinner put together a tour of APM Terminals recently. A huge thank you to Giovanni Antonuccio and the APM Staff for their wonderful hospitality. “We toured the terminal in a bus to see the operation up close. We also saw the building where Malcom McLean made the start of...
Full Post