Archive for February 2021

The ocean carrier industry has been experiencing unprecedented worldwide demand as reported by news media and through Hillebrand/North American Shipping Association (NASA) email notifications.  The disruption has not only just impacted the Asia trade, but also has escalated to the Europe – North American trade.  Today we are experiencing congestion at both origin and destination…

Winter conditions continue to disrupt operations at port terminals. The Port of Houston is closed 2/18/2021 due to extreme weather (hazardous road conditions and power outages. Port of NY/NJ is closed 2/18/2021 and has announced a delayed opening shcedule for Friday 2/19/2021. Port of Baltimore, Ports America Chesapeake Terminal closed 2/81/2021 due to weather. As…

According to the National Weather Service, a significant winter storm will impact the Southeast today, bringing significant icing and snowfall which will move into the Mid-Atlantic / Northeast on Thursday and Friday. In advance to the winter storm, the following ports have announced closures for Thursday February 18, 2021:  Port of NY / NJ all…

Despite industry pressure calling for new negotiations to suspend tariffs, there were no changes in the US Trade Representatives required review of the retaliatory tariffs related to the WTO civil aircraft dispute.    In their release the office stated “The most recent revision to the list of goods subject to additional duties was effective on January…

In response to ocean freight trade dynamics (demand swings, operational and fuel costs, port congestion and dwell times), shipping lines are releasing a new round of additional surcharges, on top of existing congestion and equipment surcharges. With no relief in sight, these additional surcharges will come into effect March 10th, 2021. Current emergency surcharges are…

Global shipping is extremely volatile on all major shipping corridors and ports.  If you missed it, we are sharing an updated Q1 Market Forecast by region to help you plan ahead for longer lead times on inbound and outbound cargo. Since our last post two weeks ago on this topic, there have been further developments…

Here is updated information on the terminal operational status at the Port of New York / New Jersey.  Maher Terminals – CLOSED 2/3/2021 APMT, GCT, Bayonne, GCT NY, RHCT open as of 8AM PNCT – Delayed opening at 10AM Expect a backlog as the terminals re-open following the weather closures.  Please check with your Hillebrand…

Due to continued snowfall, wind gusts and sleet in the area, the Port of New York and New Jersey will remain closed again today February 2, 2021.  It is expected that the port can open tomorrow. Port of Boston’s Conley Terminal will have a delayed opening February 2, 2021 at 10AM local time, subject to…

Winter Storm Orlena has brought strong winds and heavy snow to much of the US Northeast. As a result ​​​operations are closed today, February 1st, 2021 at the following ports:  Port of New York / New Jersey – CLOSED  Philadelphia – CLOSED Baltimore – CLOSED  Trucking operations are also impacted as local providers reported a…