Advisory: Port of Oakland ILWU Stop Work & Presidents Day Holiday

Port of Oakland ILWU Stop Work  Please be advised of possible delays for cargo operations at Port of Oakland.  Shift schedules may change without notice but the following changes have been announced so far:   TraPac Terminal – closed the remainder of first shift Feb 15, 2023, second shift not yet announced.  SSA Operations are not impacted…

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Shipping Alerts for New Zealand and France

New Zealand Extreme Weather A national state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand due to cyclone Gabrielle.  There have been widespread power outages, flooding, mudslides and evacuations in the North Island.  Heavy rains and strong winds are expected to last through late Wednesday Feb 15 and possibly Thursday Feb 16.   Plan for delays…

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USA Monthly Bunker Levels for March 2023

Please see the below BAF (bunker adjustment factor) levels on USA imports for March 2023.  US Port Region / Equipment 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 20′ Reefer 40′ Reefer N. Europe* to US East Coast / Gulf $390 $780 $535 $1,070 N. Europe* to US West Coast $536 $1,072 $753 $1,506 W. Med** to US East…

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