Chile's SAG Calls for National Strike We received word today from our Chilean offices that Customs and the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) have called for a national strike beginning today, 10/26, and lasting through Friday, 10/28.
The resulting work stoppage from the strike could affect normal port operations and cause potential delays.
We will keep you informed of any developments to this strike. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
15th Annual NorthEast Cargo Symposium
Presented by CONECT
Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:00am-7:15pm
Biltmore Hotel, Providence, RI
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WSSA continues to monitor the Hanjin bankruptcy situation. Fortunately, our customers have had minimal exposure as we utilized Hanjin on a very limited basis due to the weak financial reports over the last year. While it is hard to predict if other steamship lines will follow the path of Hanjin, we continue our tactics of spreading our volumes and monitoring the financial health of our carriers. Should you have cargo caught in the