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Winter Weather Alert: Port of NY/NJ
Posted January 28, 2015

A winter storm of historic proportions is expected to hit the Port of New York and New Jersey over the next 36 hours. Total snow accumulation is likely to exceed two feet throughout the port. With the expected gale force winds, drifts could be even higher. All Marine Terminals anticipate closing today by 3:00 PM, but that time may be adjusted (earlier or later) based on changing weather conditions.

All terminals will be closed on Tuesday January 27th . A decision about Wednesday will be made by noon tomorrow. Please refer to the individual terminal websites for specific information.

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"Get the Drift?"
Posted January 28, 2015

Gridlock at West Coast ports is at an all-time high. The pressure is mounting as the ILWU and PMA continue to battle through the contract negotiations with no forseeable progress. Recently, the PMA released a statement blaming the ILWU for exerting a series of slowdowns to pressure employers at the bargaining table. They also defended their own involvement as simply trying to counter the backlog of cargo that has continued to grow on the West Coast.

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Congestion, Delays, and Strikes
Posted January 21, 2015

Terminal workers at West Coast ports resumed the daytime shifts yesterday after suspending work on Monday, but more vessels are skipping sailings or delaying arrivals due to the seemingly never-ending congestion. Many of our members are looking at re-routing through the Gulf and East Coast ports. Should you need contingency planning, please contact WSSA or your Albatrans sales representative.

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Supply Chain Risk Management and Cargo Insurance Seminar
Posted January 21, 2015

Did you know cargo insurance is unregulated and no two policies are the same? Did you also know that the WSSA cargo insurance policy has some of the broadest coverage available? We will provide an in-depth analysis of coverage including required clauses and pitfalls to look out for in the policies of your trading partners.

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French Truckers Strike
Posted January 20, 2015

The trucker's union in France has gone on strike and completely blocked access to the freight area in Bordeaux, Bruges. Since early this morning no truck or container has been able to get in or out.

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