Final #Elsa update: The @USCGSoutheast completed its post-storm assessment of waterways and port infrastructure. The Port of Jacksonville is open with no restrictions.
Data suggests that disruptions related to China’s COVID-19 quarantine efforts could extend well into the year, impacting seasonal shipments as far out as Christmas. via @AJOT https://t.co/IIW00lAJAx
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing port condition Zulu for the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Manatee and Fort Myers - meaning vessel movement is prohibited. The ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina, Florida, are under port condition Yankee and are open to commercial traffic.
We are so thrilled to welcome our employees back into the office! Sweet Lala’s Bakery in #Memphis supplied us with some delicious treats, and @canva helped us spread the word about how excited we are to be together again.
Hurricane #Elsa is now stronger with sustained winds at 85 mph. Further strengthening is likely over the next couple of days as the storm continues to move through the Caribbean.
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'@UnionPacific has decided to cap storage fees for inaccessible containers at Chicago’s Global IV terminal after one shipper was slammed with a bill for more than $10,000. #rail Via @arijashe
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New ship orders continue to roll in from container shipping companies, raising the orderbook-to-fleet ratio to levels that could cause another bout of overcapacity, especially if demand drops. #maritime@HMMAmerica Via @greg_knowler
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On #NationalLogisticsDay, we recognize the importance of the logistics industry in both our national and global economies. This year has been more challenging than most, but we are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our clients.
Several other countries, including the Philippines and Indonesia, also face flight bans to Hong Kong. It is expected that some belly cargo will also see cancellations or delays.
BREAKING: Hong Kong says it is banning passenger flights from the UK to curb coronavirus infections, calling the country "extremely high-risk." https://t.co/YNPaLsgETs
The US Department of Transportation met with groups representing major container lines and retailers, and officials say they are looking at solutions to mitigate the capacity crunch causing port congestion. #maritime#container
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American ag exporters have been finding it difficult to get their commodities into containers and onto ships as Chinese companies and international shippers monopolize ocean transportation, but lawmakers are hoping to alleviate the situation. https://t.co/AzM5olcWar
Cargo ships emit almost as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as the entire continent of South America. Here’s how new high-tech sails could help address the problem. https://t.co/8yHh5hz1z0
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As more cargo pours in from Asia, port executives warn that the congestion is not solely the fault of port's capacity, but also a result of strain on the entire supply chain network extending far into the interior US as well.