Dear Valued Client
Kindly note that our partners in the USA have confirmed a port strike has been initiated across all US East and Gulf coast ports terminals. We are currently aware of the following ports being closed and the duration of the strike is unknown at present.
Port of New York/ New Jersey
Port of Savannah, GA
Port of Charleston, SC
Port of Norfolk, VA
It is expected that the strike will have a direct effect on airfreight operations as urgent ocean freight cargo will need to move by air. This is expected to result in capacity constraints and disruptions at all levels. Please take this into account when planning any shipments to and from the USA.
US ports strike causes first shutdown in 50 years
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkdp3rx17o
Massive port strike begins across America’s East Coast, threatening shortages and rising prices
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/01/business/us-port-workers-strike-tuesday/index.html
US dockworkers strike, halting half the nation’s ocean shipping
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-east-coast-dockworkers-head-toward-strike-after-deal-deadline-passes-2024-10-01
Should you have any queries, please do reach out to our Head Office on 0318180320.