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LE Coppersmith Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with Honour Lane Shipping

El Segundo, Calif. (July 3, 2024) – L.E. Coppersmith, Inc. (Coppersmith) a full-service international logistics company specializing in customs brokerage and international import and export freight forwarding, announced today it has entered into an agreement to merge with Honour Lane Shipping Ltd. (HLS), a leader in international logistics and NVOCC.

This merger will bring Coppersmith under HLS Group Holdings, majority owned by Hong Kong-based private equity firm Nexus Point Capital, which is strategically integrating global logistics companies into a dynamic growth platform.



Throughout its 76-year history, Coppersmith has built a strong national presence with offices throughout the United States. Under this new arrangement, Coppersmith will retain its brand, leadership, licenses, and offices, ensuring continuity in operations and services.

“We are excited to take on this next chapter in Coppersmith’s long history of customer service to the logistics industry. Finding a strategic partner that enables us to do what we do best, while opening the door for Coppersmith to offer a more comprehensive door-to-door service for both our import and export customers, is a win-win for our company and our customers. Our national footprint will only be enhanced by this partnership with one of the largest, most respected NVOCCs in the transpacific trade lane.”

Bud Coppersmith, President

CDC Clarifies Dog Import Rules

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they have clarified and simplified the process of importing dogs to the U.S. following concerns from industry partners and various countries that planned changes to the importation rules would make the process too complicated.  

An update as to the current status can be found on CDC’s website:  https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/index.html

The effective date remains Aug. 1 for the changes.

In May, the CDC finalized new requirements for dog imports to address the risk of rabies.

Complete details of the current status of this ruling can be found on CDC’s website:  https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/index.html

Protect Your Cargo with Coppersmith

Unforeseen events can dramatically impact global shipping and cargo, leading to substantial financial losses. A recent incident involving the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin vessel is a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of maritime logistics. On a rough voyage around South Africa, the vessel lost 44 containers overboard and reported damage to an additional 30 containers due to extreme weather conditions. This incident underscores the critical importance of securing adequate cargo insurance. Protect your investments and ensure the continuity of your supply chain by choosing comprehensive insurance solutions from Coppersmith Global Logistics.

Can they come back to the table?

The global shipping industry faces unprecedented challenges, rapidly increasing rates, and capacity concerns, particularly affecting the US East Coast. As negotiations between the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance broke down in June, the risk of labor disruptions looms large, potentially leading to significant port congestion and vessel delays. At Coppersmith Global Logistics, we are dedicated to supporting our clients through these challenges, providing the expertise and resources needed to maintain smooth operations and capitalize on opportunities.