INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT IFT IFT INTERN. FREIGHT TRANSP., INC

SIA IFT was established in 2011. The company has more than 10 years of experience as an international freight carrier. Freight shipping is ensured by 50 trucks and semi-trailers. Our team consists exclusively of freight industry professionals who have many years of experience in performing various complex jobs. In our daily work, we use only the latest technologies and in combination with our professional team we work efficiently and as fast as possible. We are a young, energetic and dynamic team, which since the first days of the company in 2011 has been continuously evolving and developing, thus ensuring the highest level and quality of service to our clients. The IFT team is a sum of our employees working as a single mechanism. In the company, each employee plays an important role in our overall growth and development. The company employs over 90 truck drivers. (IFT) was established in 1986 with one simple philosophy: that our shipper's deserve the highest level of service and reliability based on our attention to detail and knowledge of our customer's unique needs and circumstances. With that philosophy in mind, we pride ourselves on fulfilling the shipping and logistical needs of customers on a worldwide basis. As an international transport company, IFT handles FCL and break-bulk cargoes on a worldwide basis. IFT is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission and is fully bonded as an international freight forwarder and NVOCC, and registered with the Department of Transportation as a domestic freight forwarder in the United States. In the USA, we are headquartered in Fanwood, NJ, New Jersey with branch offices in Ogden, Utah, Jacksonville, FL and West Palm Beach, FL. To achieve our world-wide reach, IFT has partnered with Agents and logistical partners throughout the globe, providing exceptional service for door-to-door delivery. It is our goal to continue this dedication to our customers well into the 21st Century. * Port Strike Ends as Negotiators Reach Wage Agreement The ongoing strike by members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on the East and Gulf Coasts will come to an end on Friday as workers return to their jobs. The union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on wages, averting a prolonged work stoppage that could have had severe economic consequences. A key component of the tentative agreement is a substantial wage increase of $4 per hour for each year of the six-year contract. This represents a significant victory for the ILA, which had been pushing for a higher raise. The strike, which began earlier this week, had disrupted the flow of containerized imports into the United States, leading to concerns about supply chain disruptions, price increases, and potential impacts on the holiday shopping season. The Biden administration had encouraged both sides to reach a fair agreement and had refrained from intervening in the strike. While the administration had expressed concerns about the economic consequences of a prolonged work stoppage, it ultimately allowed the parties to negotiate without government interference. S. ports. However, it is important to note that the deal still requires ratification by ILA members. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide the best possible service to our customers. Ports from Maine to Texas, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, are affected. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is seeking higher wages and protections against automation, while the U. The White House has urged both parties to reach a fair agreement but has not indicated plans to intervene using Taft-Hartley Act powers. This could lead to price increases and potentially impact economic growth. The strike has drawn support from other labor unions, including the Teamsters, who have pledged solidarity with the ILA. The situation remains fluid, and the duration of the strike is uncertain. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. * Important Update: Carriers Impose New Charges Ahead of Potential Maritime Strike Valued Colleagues and Customers, Steamship lines are planning to impose new charges on shippers and non-vessel-operating common carriers in anticipation of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association. Several VOCCs have announced new surcharges, citing increased costs that may arise from the strike. These charges include: · MSC: Emergency Operations Surcharge of $1,000 per TEU or $1,500 per FEU · Hapag-Lloyd: Work Disruption Surcharge of $1,000 per TEU · CMA CGM: Local Port Charge · Maersk: Port Disruption Surcharge of $1,500 per TEU, $3,000 per FEU, or $4,780 for 45-foot units The Federal Maritime Commission has issued an industry advisory, warning regulated entities to follow statutory and regulatory requirements and avoid unlawful conduct. The FMC will investigate any reported violations and scrutinize demurrage and detention charges assessed during terminal closures. We appreciate your patience as we navigate, if you have any additional questions please reach out to your local representative