Cross Andes Transport

For any shipments from Argentina routed through Chilean ports (Valparaiso or San Antonio) be advised winter delays are to be expected.  The Paso Cristo Redentor (pass en route from Mendoza to Chile) is currently closed and snow is forecasted through Friday.    The international road connecting Mendoza to Chile passes through the Cordillera de los…

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…

The trucker strike in Argentina that started the eve of January 18th and blocked transport to Chilean ports has ended.  Traffic has resumed today on the cross-Andes route; however, with an average of 400 trucks allowed per day, it will take some weeks to clear the backlog. Note additional storage charges may apply for any…

Truckers continue to strike in protest of the reinforced border controls and reduced customs staff on the cross-Andes road (connecting shipments from wine regions in and around Mendoza to Chilean ports).  The strike was initiated the evening of January 18th and is still not resolved. ​​​​This has blocked road transportation between Argentina and Chile for over a…

As a health measure, authorities have reinforced border controls and reduced customs staff on the cross-Andes road (connecting shipments from wine regions in and around Mendoza to Chilean ports).  Truckers responded to the new policy by initiating a strike yesterday evening (January 18th).  As a result, all road transportation has been blocked between Argentina and Chile.  The…

Operations at both container terminals (STI and Puerto Central) at San Antonio are closed today due to weather conditions (strong winds and high surf).  In addition, stevedores union at Puerto Central / DP World initiated an indefinite strike yesterday after failing to reach an agreement for port workers contracts.    Services out of the West…

New York / New Jersey: Winds and rains from Tropical Storm Fay have disrupted terminal operations and caused minor flooding in the region.  APMT closed inbound gates at 2:30PM and PNCT at 3:00PM local time.  Argentina / Cross-Andes Transport: Shipments from Argentina sailing via Chilean ports have been extremely delayed due intermittent weather closures and…

Over the weekend the trucker strike in Argentina was called off and cross-Andes transit for orders sailing via Chilean ports have resumed.  However the 10 day weather forecast predicts two winter storms which increases the probability that disruptions will continue.   To plan around disruption on the cross-Andes service, we recommend:   Set up notification alerts…