During the current cycle, beneficial cargo owners and their carrier partners must deal with multiple factors in designing their contracts. These include the state of the global economy, projected market conditions, the supply-demand imbalance, potential carrier capacity issues, shipment seasonality, shifting manufacturing origins, and long-term carrier stability. Additionally, this year, the full impact of evolving carrier alliances hits the performance curve. Deliberations are further complicated by the perception among many shippers of a lack of collaboration and declining carrier performance.
The Ocean Contracting Outlook white paper is a primer for 2018, detailing best practices for contract design and negotiation, projected rate levels for the balance of the year, and BCO and carrier expectations and strategies for collaboration. These conclusions are based upon a series of interviews with industry thought leaders and the results of a recently completed survey conducted by JOC.com/IHS Markit and Gemini Shippers Group. The paper is sponsored by Gemini.
Gemini Shippers Group joined fellow assocations in the Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) in l a joint letter urging Congressional leadership to develop and advance an infrastructure investment package that will improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of our nation’s infrastructure.
January 3, 2018
| The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate |
The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives |
| The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader U.S. Senate |
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives |
Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Ryan and Minority Leaders Schumer and Pelosi:
We are a broad collection of associations and organizations working with all levels of government to address our nation’s infrastructure deficit. We encourage you to develop and advance an infrastructure investment package that will improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of our nation’s infrastructure.
Substantial and long-term investments in all kinds of infrastructure are needed to expand our economy, grow jobs and compete globally. We appreciate strong bipartisan support for various infrastructure initiatives over the years and hope that past momentum can sustain a more substantial commitment to meet the needs of our economy.
We believe that infrastructure must continue to be a leading priority of the 115th Congress and address the following goals:
- Increases direct federal investments, in a broad range of infrastructure sectors over 10 years to achieve a $1 trillion investment,
- Complements and strengthens existing tools, such as municipal bonds, that successfully deliver infrastructure investments at the federal, state and local levels,
- Facilitates opportunities for private investment in U.S. infrastructure,
- Creates efficiencies such as accelerating the federal permitting process,
- Fixes chronic challenges and addresses reoccurring shortages in key federal infrastructure accounts such as the Highway Trust Fund, and;
- Encourages active participation among all levels of government and between the public and private sectors without shifting federal responsibilities because no single partner can deliver a well-functioning, national U.S. infrastructure network driven by a long-term vision and funding stability.
Passing a comprehensive package that transforms U.S. infrastructure systems beyond the status quo is necessary to maintain U.S. economic competitiveness. We urge you to work across the aisle to develop a proposal that ensures U.S. infrastructure is second to none.
Sincerely,
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Airports Council International – North America American Apparel and Footwear Association American Association of Port Authorities American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials American Bakers Association American Coatings Association American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute American Composites Manufacturers Association American Concrete Pipe Association American Council of Engineering Companies American Farm Bureau Federation American Forest & Paper Association American Gas Association American Highway Users Alliance American Home Furnishings Alliance American Institute of Architects American Investment Council American Iron and Steel Institute American Petroleum Institute American Planning Association American Public Transportation Association American Public Works Association (APWA) American Road & Transportation Builders Association American Society of Civil Engineers American Supply Association American Traffic Safety Services Association American Wind Energy Association American Wire Producers Association American Wood Council AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology Associated Equipment Distributors Associated General Contractors of America Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI) Association of Equipment Manufacturers Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Bakery Equipment Manufacturers & Allieds Bond Dealers of America Brick Industry Association Building America’s Future Coalition for America’s Gateways & Trade Corridors Common Good Composite Panel Association Construction Management Association of America Consumer Specialty Products Association Copper & Brass Fabricators Council Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA) Gemini Shippers Association Hydraulic Institute INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Industrial Minerals Association – North America Institute of Makers of Explosives Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute International Bottled Water Association International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
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International Housewares Association International Union of Operating Engineers Irrigation Association Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Laborers Int. Union of North America (LIUNA) League of American Bicyclists Metals Service Center Institute Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association MPIF National Asphalt Pavement Association National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) National Association of Counties National Association of Manufacturers National Association of Regional Councils National Association of Trailer Manufacturers National Corn Growers Association National Electrical Contractors Association National Grain and Feed Association National Ground Water Association National Hispanic Construction Association National Industrial Sand Association National League of Cities National Lime Association National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association National Marine Manufacturers Association National Oilseed Processors Association National Precast Concrete Association National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) National Retail Federation National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association National Utility Contractors Association National Waste & Recycling Association National Wooden Pallet and Container Association Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society North America’s Building Trades Unions Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association Plastics Industry Association Plastics Pipe Institute Plumbing Manufacturers International Portland Cement Association Power Transmission Distributors Association Rail Passengers Association Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) Railway Supply Institute Resilient Floor Covering Institute Retail Industry Leaders Association Security Industry Association SIFMA The Adhesive and Sealant Council The Design-Build Institute of America The Fertilizer Institute The United States Conference of Mayors Travel Goods Association (TGA) Treated Wood Council TRSA – The Linen, Uniform and Facility Services Association U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association U.S. Travel Association US Water Alliance Vinyl Institute Waterways Council, Inc.
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CC: U.S. Senate
CC: U.S. House of Representatives
Gemini Shippers Group joined with more than 100 trade associations in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging him to maintain NAFTA’s cross-border trucking provisions in any renegotiated agreement. The letter comes in response to reports that the Trump administration was considering new restrictions against Mexican long-haul truckers
Whats it like to spend thirty days at sea on a container ship?
Enjoy this glimpse of like at sea for the seafarers who carry our cargo over the world’s oceans!
FASA, Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (formerly the National Fashion Accessories Association and the National Handbag Association) has been working with industry leaders to establish New York market dates for the accessory industry for more than 30 years.
We are pleased to announce the Accessories Market Dates for 2018
January 8-12, 2018
February 5-9, 2018
March 5-9, 2018
May 7-11, 2018
August 6-10, 2018
November 5-9, 2018
“FASA and key members of the industry will be holding meetings this fall to discuss if six markets are still working for the industry for 2019 and beyond” says Sara Mayes, President of Fashion Accessories Shippers Association. “For 2018, however, it’s still preferable to the retailers, manufacturers and trade show organizers that the industry sticks together for six markets throughout the year, with market dates held on the first full week of the months of February, March, May, August and November. January is the exception, pushed back to accommodate the new year,”
If you would like to contact us, please e-mail info@fasa.nyc.
Members,
On Sunday July 30th the Gemini Member Site will be brought down for planned maintenance upgrades from 10 AM till 12 Noon.
During this time, members will not be able to enter the password protected portions of the member site including; Rate Search, Track and Trace, Audit and the Analytics Dashboard.
Please plan accordingly and sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Please contact the Gemini Team with any questions
Thanks
Gemini Shippers Group IT Services
On June 6th, the association hosted our 30th annual members meeting. We were pleased that many of your were able to attend in person. This year we had a group of excellent speakers including:
• Mario O. Moreno, Senior Economist Global Trade, IHS Maritime & Trade
• Steven Rothberg, Partner, Mercator International
• Anthony B. Hatch, Principal, ABH Consulting
• Ronald A. Oleynik, Partner, Holland & Knight
• Patrick McGrath, Senior Vice President – Trade Management, Hapag Lloyd
• Hardy Pearson, Senior Vice-President – Area Midwest and Northeast, Hapag Lloyd
• Michael A. Khouri, Acting Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission
• John Driscoll, Director of Maritime, Port of Oakland
• Thomas Wyville, Regional Manager, Port of Savannah
• Jean JC Chartrand, Strategic Sales, DP World Vancouver / Prince Rupert
• Laura A. Otenti Partner Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP.
We were especially pleased to be able to host the team from Hapag Lloyd including Chief Commercial Officer Thorsten Haeser and President of Americas Wolfgang Freese. The Gemini meeting was the first official event of the firm following its combination with UASC. Attendees also benefited from an address by Mr. Michael Khouri the Acting Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commision. This is the second year in a row that the top official from the Federal Maritime Commision has addressed our membership on the role of the federal government in ocean shipping regulation.
Members received a strong outline of the economic and policy infrastructure drivers affecting our industry with updates on trade economics, carrier alliances, intermodal and trade policy as well as a detailed look at port infrastructure on both the east and west coast by our ports panel
Following our meeting members were treated to a great rooftop cocktail party to socialize and network with fellow members and our speakers.
A number of our presenters have agreed to make their presentation available for members. Presentations can be found on the members page of the Gemini member site under General Association News.
Thanks to all who were able to make it. For those unable to do so, please see the presentations, and we hope to see you at the 2018 meeting
On behalf of the entire Gemini team, thanks as always for your support.
Sara Mayes
President and CEO
Gemini Shippers Group’s Nicole Uchrin and Ken O’Brien attended the AAFA Sourcing conference in New York on June 7th and 8th.
Ken was honored to speak to attendees as part of a panel “The Logistics Quagmire – the Current and Future State of Transportation”.
- Moderator: Nate Herman, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, AAFA
- Ken O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer, Gemini Shippers Group
- Kevin Holian, Vice President, Global Logistics and Planning, New Balance, Inc.
- John Kazmac, Director of Sales, APL Logistics
- Ken Uriu, Business Development Manager – Import Cargo, Port of Long Beach
Gemini Shippers Group will hold its annual meeting today.
Our distinguished list of speakers include:
- Mario O. Moreno, Senior Economist Global Trade, IHS Maritime & Trade
- Steven Rothberg, Partner, Mercator International
- Anthony B. Hatch, Principal, ABH Consulting
- Ronald A. Oleynik, Partner, Holland & Knight
- Patrick McGrath, Senior Vice President – Trade Management, Hapag Lloyd
- Hardy Pearson, Senior Vice-President -Area Midwest and Northeast, Hapag Lloyd
- Michael A. Khouri, Acting Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission
- John Driscoll, Director of Maritime, Port of Oakland
- Thomas Wyville, Regional Manager, Port of Savannah
- Jean JC Chartrand, Strategic Sales, DP World Vancouver / Prince Rupert
- Laura A. Otenti Partner Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP.
