Some in the trade community said that inspections at US seaports hasn't been this severe since the aftermath of 9/11.
The forwarder gathered momentum through the second quarter, largely driven by the ongoing integration of Schenker business and strong performance from the air freight and contract logistics divisions.
The new surcharge arrives as the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will limit neo-Panamax vessels to a 49-foot depth starting this Friday.
