Archive for February 2022
Potential logistics impacts from Ukraine – Russia conflict
Following the news coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we reached out to our shipping partner Hillebrand for information on how the situation could impact NASA members. Yesterday Hillebrand’s agents and partners in Ukraine advised that all logistics operations have stopped. Vessels have been evacuated from the ports of Odessa and Pivdennyi and shipments have…
Read MoreMediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) to increase US West Coast PSS from Europe March 13, 2022
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is reacting to market demand changes on transatlantic capacity, particularly in relation to US West Coast ports. Shipping demand to the west coast is 50% higher than last year and capacity and container supply continues to be constrained. The Alliance carrier group announced blank (cancelled) sailings for the month of March and…
Read MoreCustoms and Airfreight Cutoffs for Presidents Day Holiday February 21, 2022
NASA and Hillebrand USA offices will be closed on Monday February 21, 2022 for Presidents Day Holiday. Important reminder for import customs ISF filing and airfreight arrivals: Friday February 18, 2022 is the ISF filing cutoff for departures through February 24, 2022 For any pending airfreight orders arranged via Hillebrand arriving from February 18 to February…
Read MoreMediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announces General rate increase (GRI) from South Africa
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 13, 2022 on shipments from South Africa. Carrier: MSCEffective date: March 13, 2022Scope: South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia to United States and Puerto RicoEquipment type: 20′ dry, 40′ Dry, High Cube and Reefer equipment To US East Coast / Gulf Ports and Puerto…
Read MoreItalian trade unions plan to strike February 15-16, 2022
Major trade unions in Italy have declared a general strike for February 15-16, 2022. Transportation activities, port terminal and customs operations will be disrupted by the strike and customer should plan for delays on pending orders and sailings. February 15, 2022 is the compulsory vaccination deadline for Italy’s public and private sector workers over 50 to…
Read MoreUS Dept of Homeland Security warns of potential US trucking convoy / protest
The Department of Homeland Security is warning US law enforcement agencies that a group of truckers is planning a trucker convoy/protest that could start as soon as this weekend in Los Angeles and could potential head east towards Washington DC ahead of the US State of the Union address on March 1st. View the article…
Read MoreUpdate – Argentina Trucking Strike Over, Traffic Resumes on cross-Andes road
The trucker strike in Argentina that started the eve of January 18th and blocked transport to Chilean ports has ended. Traffic has resumed today on the cross-Andes route; however, with an average of 400 trucks allowed per day, it will take some weeks to clear the backlog. Note additional storage charges may apply for any…
Read MoreUSA Monthly Bunker Levels for March 2022
Below are the BAF (bunker adjustment factor) levels on USA imports for March 2022. Bunker rates will reflect the fuel increases from all import regions. *Includes points and ports in continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Baltic regions excluding countries/ports listed under South Europe ** Includes points and ports in the West Mediterranean: Italy, France…
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