Moving to a fixed quarterly RFP program with brokers has added consistency, accuracy and reliability to Bumble Bee’s relationship with intermediaries
“Items that likely would have been forfeited, slated for auction or destroyed as part of a final disposition are now going to help those in need,” CBP’s Miami International Airport port director said.
Several governments, organizations and transportation companies have worked together to patch a badly disrupted supply chain in efforts to improve the flow of supplies in the Bahamas.
Hurricane Dorian’s devastation of Grand Bahamas Island and the Abaco Islands is so widespread that logistics providers lack basic infrastructure to deliver relief supplies, leading many shipments of food and other products to go to waste. Prioritizing what resources are needed and coordinating government and private sector shipments is challenging after any natural disaster, but […]
Suspicious weather brewing in the Caribbean. Disturbance could soon become the next named storm of the 2019 hurricane season.
Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday expressed confidence the company would quickly overcome recent troubles with its new 737 MAX and 777X airplanes, but worried escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China could undercut future sales of 767, 777 and 787 aircraft in its largest market. “The lack of a trade deal […]
Canada’s fourth-busiest port reports 17 cargo vessels a day or more off schedule as region recovers from tropical storm.
Halifax and the region hit with heavy winds as potent post-hurricane system leaves 300,000 without power and knocks down a construction crane.
Due to Dorian’s unwelcome extended stay, FreightWaves is expanding free SONAR access through next Friday, September 13. As anyone in logistics knows, in the midst and aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters, the ability to access the latest information on the market is critical.
Hurricane Dorian has been creeping up the Southeast coast of the U.S., impacting some of the country’s largest ports.
One more day of flooding, wind damage before Hurricane Dorian moves away from U.S. Parts of Canada are next.
The two railroads said customers should expect delays and possible rerouting.
Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane’s arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of “severe impact.”
Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules.
Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather.
SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian’s progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure.
Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too.
Category 1 storm still poses danger as it reaches Maritimes over the weekend, forecasters warn.
Logistics providers and non-governmental relief groups are facing difficulties getting large quantities of emergency supplies and personnel into the Bahamas because the runways and ports are severely damaged.
Ports, coastal communities in southeastern U.S. still at risk from Dorian damage through rest of the week.
The railroads say customers should expect delays and rerouting because of the hurricane
South Florida’s customs brokers and forwarder employees begin returning to their offices, with the region mostly avoiding the damaging effects of the hurricane.
Rates and rejections into the Southeast are elevated as trailers and tractors are staged for disaster relief.
Northeast Florida readies for Hurricane Dorian, Uber and Lyft offer free rides, Georgia ports remain closed and UPS issues pickup and delivery advisory.
Major hurricane Dorian still on track to damage southeast U.S. coast.
Hurricane Dorian’s approach upward along the U.S. Southeast coast will shutter maritime and rail assets throughout the region during the week. Dorian was located just 100 miles off the Florida coast as of Monday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center, and was stationary just off Freeport, Bahamas. It was downgraded to a Category 4 […]
State officials begin reversing highway lanes ahead of hurricane’s near-hit of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. While the National Hurricane Center says the storm isn’t projected to make landfall, it warns there is plenty to worry about, including tornadoes and flooding.
In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, hundreds of trucks delivered trailers laden with supplies for FEMA to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. FreightWaves photographer Jim Allen captured the images from inside the base, showing the logistics involved in preparing for a hurricane.
U.S. National Hurricane Center extends hurricane watch as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport closes in response to tropical storm-level winds.
Customs and Border Protection announced that it will suspend operations at the two Georgia seaports for Sept. 3-4 with the approach of Hurricane Dorian.
Star Van Systems, with 55 dedicated Canada-Florida runs per week, had prepared for the worst, but now may get an uptick on southbound freight as the hurricane appears headed for Georgia.
Port Everglades has received approval to allow petroleum trucks to continue making deliveries to retail gas stations until early Monday morning or until winds reach 35 mph.
C.H. Robinson has executed thousands of shipments into Florida since Thursday.
Both retailers and FEMA are taking a wait-and-see approach to the storm at this time.
Many of Florida’s customs brokers and freight forwarders already have taken measures to protect their business operations from what could be a hard-hitting storm on Labor Day.
Ship traffic has not yet halted, but vessels warned to find shelter away from local ports.
Miami saw the biggest increase in activity this week, followed by Cleveland and Newark.
Big box retailers rush pre-positioned goods to stores in Southeast to help customers cope with Hurricane Dorian.
With Hurricane Dorian bearing down, Customs and Border Protections’ 2,500 staff in Florida, as well as its various marine and aircraft assets, are prepared to respond.
Shippers, carriers hurry to get freight out of Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
A direct hit on both Freeport and Miami would compound fallout for ocean shipping.
Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules.
Bottled water by the truckload heading to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
Brokers large and small report surges of water loads inbound to Florida.
