Archive for January 2021
USA Winter Weather Alert
The major winter storm that’s impacted California this week will transition today through the Intermountain West with some mountain snow. The storm system will arrive into the Midwest on Saturday and a swath of heavy snow is expected to develop from the Corn Belt to the Ohio Valley, which includes the Chicago metro area. By…
Read MoreNASA and Industry Associations push for end to retaliatory tariffs
WASHINGTON – NASA and Seventy-one U.S. and European associations representing a wide range of industries sent a letter yesterday to President Joseph R. Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the immediate suspension of tariffs on sectors unrelated to the ongoing Trans-Atlantic trade disputes. The coalition stated that suspending tariffs will alleviate economic harms and help…
Read MoreUSA Truckpower and Port Congestion at Critical Levels
For those importing in the USA right now, it is essential to be aware of the current conditions on the ground, especially concerning port congestion and trucking. A combination of record-breaking inbound volumes, port congestion (forcing vessels to omit calls), and the shortage of truckers and chassis has produced a chaotic transport environment. On top…
Read MoreCongestion Hotspots Still a Reality
It doesn’t look to be a “dry” January for container shipping ports as carryover issues from last year are expected to continue in the first quarter of this year. USAWhile New York / New Jersey and Oakland have had their own share of disruption, the situation for Los Angeles and Long Beach is by far…
Read MoreMonthly Bunker and Intermodal Fuel Levels for February 2021
US Port Region / Equipment 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 20′ Reefer 40′ Reefer Europe to US East Coast $213 $426 $307 $614 Europe to US West Coast $307 $614 $448 $896 Oceania to US $427 $854 $628 $1,256 South America to US $226 $452 $327 $654 February 2021 US intermodal fuel surcharge for containers handled…
Read MoreAdditional Tariffs Start Today in Civil Aircraft Trade Dispute
There has been a lot of recent activity with current trade investigations by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in the past few weeks and we wanted to clarify a few points on how they relate to the importation of wines and spirits in particular. If you read any recent news articles about…
Read MoreShipping Alert for Buenos Aires Port
The union of tugboat operators went on strike at the beginning of the year. Their actions have blocked vessel operations at Buenos Aires port terminals and now ocean carriers are skipping scheduled port calls. For pending export shipments, if the container has already gated-in at the terminal, the bookings are being rolled and will generate…
Read MoreWhat to know about the latest tariff changes and CBMA in 2021
The last few weeks of the year brought about some regulatory changes that impact the alcoholic beverage industry. In case you missed it, here are some the key takeaways. Additional wines categories and brandies from France and Germany added to Civil Aircraft Trade Dispute Here are the main points of the recent tariff modifications the…
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