The EU has passed an emergency measure that prevents any crate, pallet and /or packaging containing soft wood (ie: pine, spruce, fir) from entering any …
A Disappointing Settlement Of Valujet
Recently, the Federal Appeals Court threw out 8 of the 9 convictions, and most of the $11 Million penalty against a now defunct jet-repair company. …
Is It Really In The Name Of Safety?
UN testing criteria for drop tests state that "where more then one orientation is possible for a given drop test, the orientation most likely to …
Increased Acceptance Rules For Air Shipments
New Cargo Rules for Passenger Carrying Aircraft are being implemented as a result of the terrorist incidents that occurred last month. Shippers using freight forwarders …
Beware Of Unknown Shippers
The definition of a "known shipper" is a person or entity for which a carrier or indirect carrier has reliable information indicating; 1) a customer …
A Personal Note From Howard Skolnik
As I try to conduct my days in a ‘business as usual’ format, I know that the plan of my future business and personal life …