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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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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