Global Trade Risk Alert: International Shippers Beware!
Here’s a reason to be careful when contracting with smaller shipping lines below. TCC was a carrier that really made a name for themselves middle of 2010 into 2011 by publishing and promoting very low rates..
Just be aware that , TCC (The Containership Company) shut down operations and filed bankruptcy last Friday morning. However, we have heard that TCC is still sending announcements from their sales teams to their customers that they are still able to accept new bookings. We do not wish to use TCC for any future bookings. It seems Horizon Lines is in financial and public relations trouble as well. Some freight forwarders are getting “positive” reports directly from sales teams @ Horizon Lines reassuring them that their operation is perfectly sound and secure. I would not rely on Horizon Lines to give you anything but a positive report. They can’t afford to tell their customers anything different. If they lose their customers, they can shut down without warning.
We are not recommending that shippers book any shipments on TCC & Horizon equipment and vessels.
Regards,
Leslie G. Brand III | Chief Executive Officer| |
Phone: 616.554.8900 Ext: 106 | Cell: 616.836.7074 | Toll Free: 877.554.8900 | scsolutionsinc.com |Skype:lgbrand |