Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announces General rate increase (GRI) from South Africa

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective May 19, 2022 on shipments from South Africa. Carrier: MSC Effective date: May 19, 2022 Scope: South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia to United States Equipment type: all dry and reefer containers GRI: USD 1,000 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) For more information about the…

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Argentina Shipments via Chile: Cross-Andes Pass Closed

A winter storm has closed the international pass connecting Argentina loads to Chilean ports.  This may create delays for export cargo moving via Chilean ports and additional storage charges could apply for any freight in warehouses over the allotted free time. As the Southern Hemisphere moves into the winter season, be prepared for longer lead…

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Congestion Hotspots – Mexico, France, Oceania, USA

Here are updated operational conditions that are likely to affect the movement of active or upcoming shipments to the US. Mexico – USA Cross Border Trucking Border crossings in Texas have been facing delays as a result over new required security measures.  Last week commercial trucking queues were ranging between 7 to 30 hours at…

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Shipping Updates and Holiday Closure (April 15, 2022 / Good Friday)

Holiday Schedule / Good Friday NASA and it’s shipping partner Hillebrand Gori will be closed on Friday April 15, 2022 for Good Friday.  Port terminals, rail and logistics facilities may also have closures or reduced hours or operations as well.  Please contact your Hillebrand representative to adjust schedules for any pending airfreight shipments scheduled to…

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