Congestion continues to be one of the major issues causing delays at U.S. terminals due to increased volume. Labor shortages and equipment shortages are also contributing to supply chain delays. What is Congestion? Congestion occurs when a terminal becomes overwhelmed by shipments and must handle more containers than the terminal [...]
Northeast ports in the United States will be closing due to a high-impact snowstorm, starting this Wednesday and is predicted to last through December 17, 2020. Heavy snow is expected, from 12 to 24 inches in New Jersey tomorrow, and strong winds will likely cause whiteout conditions throughout the greater [...]
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As Green continues to monitor the situation, stay up-to-date on freight news by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com.
Over the past three months, West Coast ports have been handling record-breaking levels of imports from Asia as importers rush to bring in China-sourced inventories before exclusions on Section 301 tariffs expire at the end of the year. Workforces handling the cargo at marine terminals, railroads, and distribution warehouses, however, [...]
In recent weeks, numerous shipments of holiday goods, inventory replenishment, e-commerce fulfilment, and even next spring’s home improvement merchandise have caused major congestion at U.S. West Coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach in California. The spike in import volume from mainland China into the U.S. is expected to [...]
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Strong Trans-Pacific trade volumes leading into the Chinese Golden Week Holiday (beginning October 1st), is causing extreme congestion in Southern California and Pacific Northwest ports as spot market rates climb to new year-over-year highs; some carrier notices have advised vessel delays of up to a week before even having the [...]
