CBP Issues Guidance for Cargo Unlading at East and Gulf Coast Ports
The CBP issued a cargo systems message late Sept. 30 providing guidance for parties that are awaiting vessels that have cargo intended for unlading at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports that could be impacted by the International Longshoremen's Association strike on Oct. 1.
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"Vessels arriving with cargo intended for unlading at ports impacted by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike (east coast/gulf coast ports) may need to consider alternative routing," CBP said. "Reporting of vessel arrival, vessel entry, and manifest updates (such as updating the port of unlading, associated entries, and in-bond movement, if applicable) will continue to be required of vessels arriving at impacted ports. All other applicable legal requirements, such as those under the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102), will continue to be in effect."
The CSMS message also provided additional guidance on vessel arrival and entry and cargo entry.