With Long Beach being a major international shipping hub and near major airports and highways, it is little wonder that third-party logistics companies, or 3PLs, play such an important role in Southern California’s economy. For those who might not be as familiar with...
Transportation Law
Warehousing challenges in the global supply chain
News about the shortage of truck drivers has plagued the transportation industry for some time, and the backup at maritime ports from the holiday season still an unpleasant memory. But these issues only scratch the surface of problems from the global supply chain...
Cargo claim deadlines under the Carmack Amendment
If you’re dealing with a cargo claim, whether based on a contractual arrangement or one that is dictated by the Carmack Amendment, then you need to be aware of the timelines involved so that you can protect your interests. Let’s look at some of those timeframes here....
Warehouse space and logistics a concern at California ports
For businesses that rely on the Southern California ports, there are many issues that will come to the forefront in operating efficiently and effectively. That can include worker safety, employment, insurance, licensing, finances and transportation. Given the recent...
Sunsetting 3G and electronic logging devices
If our readers have watched the news as of late, they may have heard about the “sunsetting” of 3G networks by national mobile carriers. This is being done to make more room for other, more advanced, network services, like expanded 4G LTE, 5G, etc. This means that...
When will an employer be responsible for a truck crash?
Truck driver fatigue is a serious issue for freight operators in California. When a trucker is drowsy, they could cause a truck accident for which the freight operator may be held partially responsible for. This is due to a legal doctrine known as “respondeat...
What is the Carmack Amendment and when does it apply?
In transportation law, understanding the difference between liability claims for interstate and intrastate shipments is crucial in establishing liability to either the receiving or the delivering carrier, or any other entity providing transportation or service when...
California ports again backed up with waiting cargo ships
In California, across the United States and all over the world, people have been doing their best to deal with the ongoing health situation. As it periodically improves and then worsens, it is negatively impacting seemingly every aspect of life including business....
Transportation problems could hinder deliveries through 2021
Since early-2020, business has been impacted by various worldwide challenges. The ongoing situation may be receding, but its lingering impact is causing issues in California and throughout the world. One prominent concern has been delivery delays. For large companies...
Know how to address your warehouse liability claim
If you own a warehouse, then there’s a good chance that you have hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of dollars worth of inventory in your stores. This can be risky, especially when things go sideways and that cargo ends up damaged. This can occur in a number...