Global News

For import/export shipments to/from Canada and the United States where a change to the bill of lading is requested, CaroTrans will implement a Correction Fee surcharge effective July 23rd, 2025. Click here for more details. 

PSS will be cancelled effective 06.15.25 and the GRI has been mitigated to $15W/M. Full details outlined here.

Due to the recent increases put forth by the underlying carriers, CaroTrans will be passing through adjustments on Trans-Pacific Eastbound (TPEB) cargo, find out more information here. 

Starting June 1st, a Maritime Pre-Cargo Information (MPCI) Filing Fee will take effect, click here for more details. 

As part of the forthcoming enforcement of the European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2), CaroTrans is committed to ensuring full compliance for all shipments entering the EU’s customs territory.

Effective immediately, CaroTrans requires new information for all LCL shipments to Italy to be included on the shipping instructions. For more information click here. 

CaroTrans will implement surcharge increases as of April 1st, 2025. Click here for more information. 

CaroTrans will implement an GRI from Houston to Hamburg. The GRI includes the origins of Dallas and New Orleans to Hamburg plus transshipment destinations moving via Hamburg. Click here for more details.

United States Port Strikes Latest News and Contingency Plans. Click here for more information.

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to provide you with an important market update regarding recent lock out at the ports in Canada and flooding in Spain, click here for more information!