Archive for April 2021
Shipping Update April 28, 2021
Below you will find the latest update on operational and seasonal conditions that are likely to affect the movement of shipments in or out of US / Canadian ports. North AmericaFor port operations, intermodal and domestic, contact us to be added to the detailed report distribution. New York, Savannah, Los Angeles / Long Beach and Oakland…
Read MorePort of Montreal Strike Update
Operations are disrupted at the Port of Montreal after longshoremen called for a full strike starting at 7AM local time April 26, 2021 with no announced end date. The union had already ceased overtime work on weekdays and weekend shifts. The Canadian government is preparing to step in with legislation that could end the work…
Read MoreCorrection: New West Mediterranean Bunker Levels for May 2021
There is a correction to the levels on the new West Mediterranean to USA bunker for next month. Note the rate levels for this shipping trade in the table below: US Port Region / Equipment 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 20′ Reefer 40′ Reefer Europe* to USA East Coast/Gulf $269 $538 $390 $780 Europe* to USA…
Read MoreNorth American Shipping Update
Below you will find the latest update on operational and seasonal conditions that are likely to affect the movement of shipments in or out of US / Canadian ports. North America For port operations, intermodal and domestic, view the report here. Note that a strong cold front is forecasted to bring record low temperatures east of…
Read MoreArgentina – Trucks Block Access to Buenos Aires TRP and T4 APM Terminals
Operations at the TRP and T4/APM main cargo terminals have been disrupted by a blockade organized by workers from Terminal 5, preventing access and effectively shutting down cargo movements. The striking workers want contract changes that would put them on equal footing with labor at TRP and T4 terminals. As a result, pending bookings for…
Read MoreMSC announces further rate increases effective May 3rd, 2021 from Argentina to North America
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has implemented a further rate increase for NASA ocean freight contracts from Argentina (Buenos Aires) to North America. Effective May 3rd, 2021 gate-in date, the increase will be USD 300 per 20′ Dry, USD 400 per 40′ Dry, and USD 500 per 40′ reefer container from Buenos Aires to North America.…
Read MoreMontreal Port Strike and shipping update
Below you will find the latest update on operational and seasonal conditions that are likely to affect the movement of shipments in or out of US / Canadian ports. Canada Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal have initiated a partial strike in response to recent developments in the negotiations with the Maritime Employers Association (MEA). Starting…
Read MoreMonthly Bunker and Intermodal Fuel levels for May 2021
US Port Region / Equipment 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 20′ Reefer 40′ Reefer Europe* to USA East Coast $269 $538 $390 $780 Europe* to USA West Coast $390 $780 $573 $1,146 South America, South Africa to USA $287 $574 $417 $834 Australia, New Zealand to USA $548 $1,096 $810 $1,620 May 2021 *Includes all points…
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