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Ports Congestions in the U.S.

Every year from August to October ports experience delays as companies begin to prepare for the shopping season. in addition to that, COVID 19 forced many companies to decrease their production, but after a year and a half, the economy recovered, increasing consumer demand and forcing companies to increase their inventories, a situation that led the ports to have higher…

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Monday, July 5th 2021

In observance of Independence Day (Sunday, July 4, 2021), our offices and warehouses will be closed on Monday July 5th and will resume operations on Tuesday July 6th. Incoming or outgoing shipments from our warehouse will be scheduled prior or after this holiday.Favor tener en cuenta que por motivo del Día de la Independencia de Julio 4, 2021, GCA estará…

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Memorial Day Schedule

For planning purposes, please note that GCA will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. We will return to our normal working hours on Tuesday, June 1st. Por favor tener en cuenta que por motivo de Memorial Day, el próximo Lunes 31 de Mayo GCA estará cerrado. Estaremos de regreso en nuestro horario habitual el Martes,…

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Importing from China

China is a popular option for the acquisition of different products. The wide variety and the costs are always very attractive when looking for suppliers, however it is very important to consider that the current status of trade relationships might affect the import process and the final costs of the goods. Additionally, all shipments could be inspected by customs and…

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TFI International buys UPS Freight for $800 million

UPS reached an agreement to sell the Virginia-based UPS Freight to Canadian trucking giant TFI International for $800 million. All UPS Freight’s 14,500 workers will become employees of TFI when the deal is finalized, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. About 80% of them are full-time workers and all current LTL freights, are being displayed as TFI International instead of UPS Freight.…

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GCA Holy week Schedule

Please note that GCA will be closed on Friday April 2nd, in observance of Good Friday. Incoming or outgoing shipments from our warehouse will be scheduled prior or after this holiday. Favor tener en cuenta que GCA, estará cerrado el Viernes 2 de abril, por motivo de Viernes Santo. Carga entrante y saliente a nuestra bodega, debe ser programada para…

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