Pass Closed: Argentina Cross-Andes Winter Season Shipping Alert

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…

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Argentina Shipments via Chile: Cross-Andes Pass Closed

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…

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Update – Trucking Strike continues to affect Argentina shipments via Chile

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…

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Argentina Shipments via Chile: Cross-Andes Trucking Strike

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…

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Shipping Alert South America: San Antonio, Chile Port Operations

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…

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