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2026

9 Oct

Marrakech hosts WWPC annual gathering

ROCHESTER, N.Y. | Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) held its 24th annual membership conference in Marrakech, Morocco, on October 6-8, 2026.

29 Sep

Ambercor Shipping delivers oversized storage tanks in USA

ROCHESTER, N.Y. | Earlier this year, Ambercor Shipping USA—member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC)—successfully completed a major international transport operation in partnership with fellow WWPC member Origin FGL Lojistik in Türkiye.

Ambercor Shipping delivers oversized storage tanks in USA

19 Apr

IEEPA Refunds

Washington, DC | On April 20th, CBP will begin accepting submissions for IEEPA duty refunds through the CAPE module in the CBP ACE portal. CB Customs will submit refund requests through the CAPE portal on your behalf.

26 Mar

Ambercor Shipping USA successfully delivers two heavy cold boxes for major industrial project

Erie, Pennsylvania | Ambercor Shipping, the exclusive USA member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), has completed the safe and efficient transport of two oversized cold boxes as part of a complex multimodal project cargo move.

Ambercor Shipping USA successfully delivers two heavy cold boxes for major industrial project

5 Mar

Ongoing Situation in the UAE, Our Commitment to Safety and Support

Toronto, ON | We would like to share a detailed update on the current logistics environment in the United Arab Emirates. Due to ongoing regional airspace restrictions and heightened security measures, air freight operations are facing significant disruption.

Ongoing Situation in the UAE, Our Commitment to Safety and Support

20 Feb

Tariff Update February 23 2026 IEEPA Termination, Refunds and Section 22 Tariffs

Washington, DC | Following the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision on Friday striking down the IEEPA tariffs, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) announced on Sunday that consumption entries will no longer be subject to the IEEPA tariffs.

20 Feb

The Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs

Washington, DC | The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled today that the fentanyl tariffs that President Trump imposed last February and the reciprocal tariffs that he imposed last April are illegal.

18 Feb

WWPC members from USA and Türkiye cooperate in transatlantic movement

New York | Ambercor Shipping USA, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in conjunction with fellow WWPC Partner in Türkiye, Origin FGL Lojistik, successfully executed the transport of 3 tanks from Türkiye to the USA.

18 Feb

Ambercor Shipping moves heavy plant equipment from China to USA

North Dakota | Ambercor Shipping USA, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium for the USA, successfully executed the transportation of a 140-metric-ton Mill Shell from FOB Tianjin to the Port of Houston as part of a complex project cargo move.

2025

5 Oct

23rd Annual WWPC Membership Conference held in Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy | Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) successfully hosted its 23rd Annual Membership Conference in Milan, Italy, October 5 - 8, 2025 and celebrated 25 Years of incorporation.

23rd Annual WWPC Membership Conference held in Milan, Italy

15 Aug

New Steel and Aluminum Derivatives Take Effect Aug. 18

Washington, DC | Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives, currently set at 50%, will cover 407 additional Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 18.

Trump Sets New Reciprocal Tariff Rates for 14 Countries Beginning Aug. 1

8 July

CSMS # 65573545 – GUIDANCE: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Washington, DC | The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Executive Order (EO), "Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates" issued July 7, 2025.

8 July

Trump Sets New Reciprocal Tariff Rates for 14 Countries Beginning Aug. 1

Washington, DC | Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order determining that certain tariff rates, which were initially set to expire on July 9, will expire on August 1, 2025.

4 June

Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Doubled Starting Today

Washington, DC | Yesterday evening, less than 24 hours before the start of the doubling of the aluminum and steel tariffs, the White House released a Presidential Proclamation to provide the details regarding the increase in the aluminum and steel tariffs.

Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Doubled Starting Today

29 May

Tariff Update – May 28, 2025

Washington, DC | The US Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a 49 page decision unanimous opinion ruling that the IEEPA tariffs are illegal.

9 Apr

Trump raises China Reciprocal Duty rate to 125%

Washington, DC | President Trump announced today on his social media account Truth Social, that the China Reciprocal Duties will be increased to 125% (currently at 84%) starting immediately.

Tariff Update - Reciprocal /IEEPA Tariffs and Section 321 Deminimis for Chinese Goods

9 Apr

Tariff Rate Increase for China / Reciprocal Tariffs

Washington, DC | Beginning April 9th at 12:01am, China will have an 84% additional tariff rate under the IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Remedy, the President announced early in the evening on April 8th after Beijing missed the deadline.

Tariff Rate Increase for China / Reciprocal Tariffs

3 Apr

Tariff Update – Reciprocal /IEEPA Tariffs and Section 321 Deminimis for Chinese Goods

Washington, DC | President Donald Trump is imposing 10% tariffs on all imports other than those from Canada and Mexico, beginning April 5, 2025.

28 Mar

Ambercor Shipping manages Trans-Atlantic heavy cylinder movement

Brussels, Belgium | Ambercor Shipping, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for the USA and Canada, successfully managed the transportation of a 67 ton Hot Air Autoclave Cylinder unit.

Ambercor Shipping manages Trans-Atlantic heavy cylinder movement

27 Mar

Ambercor and Origin FGL Lojistik move rotors to USA

Texas, USA | Ambercor Shipping USA and Origin FGL Lojistik have collaborated to manage the shipment of two rotors from Turkiye to the USA.

Ambercor and Origin FGL Lojistik move rotors to USA

27 Mar

Action Required: ENS Filing for All EU Shipments Under ICS2

Brussels, Belgium | Starting 1 April 2025, all shipments entering or transiting through the EU must have an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) filed at the House Bill of Lading (HB/L) level.

Action Required: ENS Filing for All EU Shipments Under ICS2

21 Mar

CBP has updated its FAQs for Section 232 duties for aluminum and steel

Washington, DC | CBP has provided specific guidance in the FAQ's for how to value the steel and/or aluminum content for derivative items NOT classified in Chapter 73 or 76

12 Mar

Tariff Update – March 12, 2025

Washington, DC | Government gives importers less than 3 hours notice before requiring them to pay 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel derivative products classified outside of chapters 72, 73, and 76.

17 Feb

Aluminum and Steel Derivatives Lists for Section 232 Tariffs with HS Codes

Washington, DC | The White House published the annex listing aluminum derivatives that will face additional Section 232 tariffs of 25%, as well as the annex with the steel derivatives that will face 25% tariffs [...]

Aluminum and Steel Derivatives Lists for Section 232 Tariffs with HS Codes

2024

19 Dec

Ambercor Shipping joins the SeaBlue Project Logistics Network

Toronto, ON & New York, NY | When Ambercor Shipping delivers an abnormal, heavy, and oversized project, it's more than just a handover-it's a testament to their commitment to customer satisfaction. [...]

Ambercor Shipping joins the SeaBlue Project Logistics Network

16 DEC

Carriers unveil Panama Canal transit surcharges for new year

Panama | Two major carriers have announced new Panama Canal surcharges on Asia-US east coast transits [...]

Carriers unveil Panama Canal transit surcharges for new year

14 NOV

Worldwide Project Consortium celebrated the 22nd annual conference in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) members gathered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for their 22nd annual membership conference during 10.-13. November 2024. [...]

Worldwide Project Consortium celebrated the 22nd annual conference in Ho Chi Minh City

4 NOV

Update on Port of Montreal Strike

Montreal, QC | We wish to inform you that effective Tuesday, November 5th, at 7:00 AM, Montreal Gateway Terminal (MGT) rail operations at both Cast and Racine facilities will be suspended until further notice. [...]

29 OCT

Port of Montreal dockworkers launch partial unlimited strike for October 31

Montreal, QC | After holding a 24-hour strike on Sunday, dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have decided to continue their pressure tactics with a general strike at two terminals. [...]

24 OCT

Port of Montreal 24 Hour Work Stoppage

Montreal, QC | Longshore Workers Union, representing the Dock Workers at the Port of Montreal (POM), has issued a 72 hour notice of a strike action [...]

22 OCT

Transport Canada Pre-load Air Cargo Targeting (PACT) Program data requirements

Montreal, QC | Effective November 1: new PACT program improves security by identifying and mitigating high-risk air cargo shipments [...]

8 OCT

Port of Montreal Longshoremen to Refuse Overtime

Montreal, QC | The longshoremen's union at the Port of Montreal is announcing further pressure tactics: They will refuse to work overtime from 7 am on Thursday for an indefinite period. [...]

4 OCT

U.S. Port Strike Ends as Workers Agree to Tentative Deal on Wages and Contract Extension

New York, NY | The ILA and USMX agreed on Thursday to a tentative deal on wages and have extended their existing contract through January 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. [...]

U.S. Port Strike Ends as Workers Agree to Tentative Deal on Wages and Contract Extension

27 SEP

Port of Montreal longshoremen file 72-hour strike notice

Montreal, QC | The strike would take place starting Monday morning at two terminals operated by Termont Montréal. [...]

Port of Montreal longshoremen file 72-hour strike notice

19 SEP

Container lines roll out US East Coast surcharges as port strike looms

New York, NY | Port executives have begun preparations for a potential complete work stoppage by the International Longshoreman's Association [...]

Container lines roll out US East Coast surcharges as port strike looms

16 SEP

CARM Implementation Notice

Ottawa, ON | CARM affects all importers. Registration through CBSA's Client Portal is mandatory. If you have any questions, please contact our team. [...]

15 SEP

Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Four-Year Contract

Montreal, QC | Air Canada today said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. [...]

Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Four-Year Contract

8 May

SC&RA – 5 Years Membership

Centreville, VA, USA | Ambercor celebrates 5 Years Membership with Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA). We are proud and thankful to have received a longevity award from SC&RA.

30 Days for 3 Turbines to Fort St John, BC

2023

14 Nov

30 Days for 3 Turbines

Fort St John, BC | 'Site C Dam' is a new hydroelectric dam and power station being built on the Peace River, 14 km south of Fort St John. Large turbines are required to enable the plant to generate its expected annual production of 5,100 GWh of electricity. Ambercor brought them in. [...]

2 Nov

Ambercor Shipping moved Rail Track Service Vehicle in the USA

New York, USA | Ambercor Shipping had busy times when their project cargo team organized the specialized transportation of a Rail Track Service Vehicle on own wheels from the port of New York to Wood-Ridge in the U.S. state of New Jersey. [...]

8 Sep

Worldwide Project Consortium celebrated the 21st annual conference in Toronto

Toronto, ON | Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) members gathered in Toronto, Canada, for their 21st annual membership conference during 3.-6. September. [...]

9 Aug

Ambercor Shipping in complex Canadian move

Trail, BC | Ambercor Shipping has completed a transformer delivery in Canada, a move complicated by unavoidable delays and construction projects making permits tricky to secure. [...]

8 Jul

Ambercor welcomes our new team member Josh Havelka

New York, NY, USA | Josh Havelka is appointed as US Project Business Development Manager for Ambercor Shipping USA Inc. Josh will drive overall logistics sales and expand Ambercor's project product portfolio further. [...]

2022

8 Jul

Ambercor in transformer transport

Trail, BC | Ambercor Shipping has delivered a transformer from the port of Houston to Trail in British Columbia, Canada. [...]

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14 May

Membership Conference 2022

Vienna, Austria | 20th annual Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC Membership Conference [...]

Ambercor gets Cold Box from Canada to USA

Toronto, ON | Ambercor Shipping Canada and USA, members to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), handled the transport of one cold box with dimensions of 15,3 x 4,91 x 3,9 m and a weight of 95 ton from ex factory Port Robinson, Ontario to a jobsite in Minnesota for a large LNG project. [...]

2021

– Sep

143,000 pounds on their way

Toronto, ON | Since 1 September Amberco Shipping has been the reptive in the USA and Canada of WWPC, a network of project cargo operators. This accession is particularly significant. Ambercor once again showed recently how proficient it is in the field. (International Transport Journal) [...]

30 Aug

Project experts Ambercor Shipping appointed for Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in Canada and USA

Toronto, ON | Comprised of a group of experienced project freight forwarders in North America, Ambercor Shipping Inc., have been appointed as exclusive country and area members for the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in Canada and for US Golf (Houston) and US East Coast (New York) with immediate effect. [...]

Ambercor welcomes our new team member Tami Davis

Houston, Texas |Ambercor Shipping is excited to announce that Tami Davis has joined our Team starting May 20th 2021. She will be taking over the position of Project Manager and will be heading our new Houston office. [...]

Ambercor welcomes our new team member Tami Davis

10 Feb

Ambercor continues SC&RA membership for 2021

Toronto, Ontario | The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1,400 members from 46 nations. [...]

Ambercor continues SC&RA membership for 2021 February 10th 2021 Toronto, Ontario

08 Feb

Ambercor granted license to operate as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary

Miami, FL | Ambercor Shipping is proud to announce that the USA's Federal Maritime Commission has granted Ambercor Shipping USA Inc. a license to operate as an ocean transportation intermediary [...]

2020

8 Feb

Ambercor Shipping USA has appointed Willy Hoffmann as its Vice President Project Sales!

Miami, FL | In this role, Willy Hoffmann will work with Ambercor's forwarding & project teams to strengthen its presence in North America. He brings more than 40 years of experience in the shipping, freight forwarding, logistics and transportation industries to the role. [...]

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Ambercor Shipping USA has appointed Willy Hoffmann as its Vice President Project Sales!

2 Jun

Ambercor in the Heavy Lift Magazine: Project cargo presses ahead in volatile markets

Toronto, Ontario | Ambercor Shipping, a freight forwarder headquartered in Toronto, was affected "as soon as China went down", according to Christian Wagner, vice president. "Cargo out of Asia was extremely slow. By the middle of March it had started to resume somewhat, but that is when business started being delayed in Europe and also North America." [...]

Ambercor in the Heavy Lift Magazine: Project cargo presses ahead in volatile markets

– Mar

Easy Does It – Pressing Machine on the winter roads

Washington, USA | A large load from Europe arrived in the northwestern US state of Washington recently, where Canadian heavylift specialists made sure suitable equipment was on hand for transhipment and on-forwarding to the final destination. [...]

Easy Does It – Pressing Machine on the winter roads

16 Mar

Ambercor and COVID19 UPDATE

Toronto, Ontario | Together, we are facing a very exceptional situation The global COVID 19 pandemic is affecting all of our families, our businesses, our communities, and our way of life. [...]

2019

20 Nov

Ambercor participated in the OceanX Annual General Meeting in Chengdu, China

Chengdu, China | OceanX's first formal Annual General Meeting was conducted in Chengdu, China. The network that was founded in 2018 and formally started this year, is focusing on innovation in the ocean freight sector, going beyond traditional bilateral facilitation. [...]

Ambercor participated in the OceanX Annual General Meeting in Chengdu, China.

22 Apr

Ambercor Shipping Inc joins OceanX

Toronto, ON | We are pleased to welcome Ambercor to the network for Canada and the US, injecting further expertise and coverage to our project cargo group! [...]

2018

3 Jul

Ambercor welcomes our new team member Ngodup Khangsar

Toronto, ON | Team Ambercor is excited to announce that Ngodup Khangsar has joined our Team starting July 3rd 2018. He will be taking over the position of Project Manager. Ngodup will be located in our Toronto office. [...]

30 Apr

Ambercor Shipping expands

Heavy Lift | The recently established Ambercor Shipping has established a US-based subsidiary, Ambercor Shipping USA, based in New York. [...]

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6 Apr

Ambercor Shipping sets sail

Heavy Lift | The launch of Ambercor Shipping by Gerald Hess heralds a return to independent operations for a senior transportation industry executive with 44 years of experience in project forwarding.. [...]

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