Update on shipments from France

The shipment backlog at French ports has been improving since last week.  Ports workers discontinued the four hour work stoppages which allowed more transport movements after the massive disruptions to schedules from the protests.  Labor unions have called for nationwide strikes on April 28, 2023 and May 1st, 2023 but the impact and scope of…

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Shipping Update – April 2023

USA Good Friday Holiday Friday April 7, 2023 Be advised that Friday April 7, 2023 is a ILA Longshoremen Work holiday.  Most East Coast and Gulf port terminals will observe the holiday and close operations for Friday (in some cases Saturday as well) or operate under holiday service schedules.  USA West Coast ports are scheduled…

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USA Quarterly Bunker Levels April – June 2023

Effective April 1st, 2023 USA import BAF (bunker adjustment factor) will be applied on a quarterly basis instead of monthly.  BAF levels have also been split out by shipping trade lane for imports from South America, South Africa and Oceania as follows:  US Port Region / Equipment 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 20′ Reefer 40′ Reefer N. Europe*…

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More Strikes in France next week, March 14th-16th, 2023

France – Strikes Continue Recent strike action in France over pension reform will be extended next week for March 14th – 16th, 2023.  Cargo movements have been disrupted with blockades at key transport areas, port entrances, fueling stations, etc. Expect delays for export shipment schedules from Le Havre and Fos sur Mer as well as…

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Strikes in France March 6th-8th, 2023 / Shipping Updates 

France – Strikes for Dockworkers and Rail  French dockworkers have announced a strike for next week, March 7th – 8th,  2023 and there is a possibility the strike could be extended. SCNF / Rail service will also be on strike March 6th – 8th, 2023.   UK Rail Strikes for March The UK Rail network (RMT union) has…

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