Archive for April 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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…