Posts by Jessica Brady
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…
Read MorePort Labor Concerns on the US West Coast as Contract Negotiations Continue
Port Terminals at Los Angeles / Long Beach closed unexpectedly April 7, 2023 All international container terminals were closed at the Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach for Thursday’s night shift (April 6, 2023) and Friday’s day shift (April 7, 2023). Industry sources suggest this was linked to the last day of ILWU Local…
Read MoreShipping 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…
Read MoreUS TTB CBMA Importer Refund Claims System coming April 3, 2023 – New functionality available
The TTB has released update on new functionality and a release date for the CBMA Import Claims System, We have provided a copy of the TTB bulletin below: TTB Bulletin March 24, 2023 New functionality is available in myTTB. Alcohol importers planning to submit a refund claim for CBMA tax benefits can now: What you…
Read MoreGermany Strike March 27-28, 2023, Strikes again in France this week
Germany – New strike impacting Inland Rail Depots Be advised a new strike throughout Germany on March 27 – 28, 2023 will cause disruptions and delays at certain inland rail terminals. This follows a warning strike at Hamburg Port that closed operations from March 22 from 5:30 PM to Friday March 24, 2023 at 6:00…
Read MoreUSA 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*…
Read MoreShipment Options and Alternatives from France as strikes continue
Strike action in France has disrupted shipments for several weeks now and we are hearing rumors of further planned strike activity next week. Le Havre may possibly see four strike action days next week and it is not yet known what action is planned for Fos sur Mer. Given the massive disruption this has on…
Read MoreMore 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…
Read MoreStrikes 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…
Read MoreCustomer Advisory: Shipping delays from Leixoes (Portugal), Residual delays North Europe
Portugal – Delays for shipments at Leixões Local truckers operating at Leixões were on strike Feb 22-24, 2023 which impacted pickups or deliveries at this port. Residual delays North Europe Recent strike activity in France has impacted operations not only in Le Havre and Fos sur Mer, but also in North Europe, including Antwerp. North…
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