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Southeast Asia Hit by Multiple Typhoons, Delays Expected
CHINA: Severe Weather Impacts South China Seas
August 23, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Severe weather and multiple typhoons have impacted port and shipping operations in Asia, primarily in the South China Seas Shanghai terminal, Ningbo terminal, Hong Kong Modern terminal, Yantian International terminal, Shekou international terminal, Chiwan terminal, and others may close or experience delays. Some ports have reported suspending the release of empty containers during the severe weather. Vessels […]

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BRAZIL: Capacity Crunch for Export Cargo Bookings Continues in August
August 21, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Space Crunch for Export Cargo Bookings out of Brazil Continues Updated August 21st, 2018 Space is expected to remain tight until October for shippers exporting cargo out of Brazil Shippers exporting cargo out of Brazil can expect a capacity crunch in coming months.  Without space, Brasilian export cargo booking cancellations have continued through August.  Ocean carriers estimate capacity won’t […]

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INDIA: Weeklong Truck Driver Strike Ends
July 24, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Truck drivers in India strike to call for industry reforms, protest rising diesel, toll, and insurance costs Truck driver strike in India ends after 8 days Government promises to implement new technology for seamless movement through toll plazas within six months Strike impacts Indian exports, household goods deliveries, and raw materials shipments Sugar prices rise […]

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CHINA: New Restrictions on Dangerous Cargo Handling in Yantian, CN
July 3, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

New restrictions have been announced pertaining to Dangerous Goods (DG) moving through Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT), China. All DG cargo (except for Class 9) are not allowed to be handled at YICT. This restriction applies to all Export, Import and Transshipment cargoes. Shipments which are already in transit via Yantian will be reviewed and […]

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United States and China Trade War: Tariff Showdown
June 18, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

The United States and China Trade War: Tariff Showdown “Tit-For-Tat” Tariffs set to go into Effect on July 6, 2018   U.S.-China Trade Conflict Continues The latest trade war brewing between the U.S. and China began in January when President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would impose tariffs on imported solar panels and washing […]

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BRAZIL: Shipment Delays Expected as Truck Drivers Strike in Protest of Rising Fuel Prices
May 24, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Shipment Delays Expected as Truck Drivers Strike in Protest of Rising Fuel Prices in Brazil Blockades have shut down roads across 23 states, impacting transportation, port operations, and exports of grain, animal protein, and automotive parts. UPDATE 4 June 2018 – Brazilian Truck Driver Strike Ends but Shipment Delays Expected Delays expected to persist for […]

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CHINA: SCO Summit Impacts Shipments Moving Through Qingdao, CN from May to June 2018
May 14, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

SCO Summit (上合峰会) Will Impact Shipments Moving Through Qingdao, CN (CNTAO/QQCT) from May to June 2018 Temporary restrictions on Dangerous Goods shipments begin on May 20, 2018.   Increased security and disruptions to ocean freight expected through the end of June. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will be held in Qingdao, in the Shandong province […]

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WDS, a UWL sister company, expands its Savannah warehouse
April 9, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

World Distribution Services (WDS) completed construction of a brand new 100,000 sq. ft. addition to its warehouse in Savannah, GA. Details About New Services and Additions to the Savannah, GA Distribution Center World Distribution Services announced its completion of a brand new, 100,000 sq. ft. addition to their Savannah, GA warehouse, bringing the grand total […]

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UWL Opens Houston, TX Office
UWL Expands with Houston, TX Services
November 9, 2017 By Kellie Lynch

CLEVELAND, OH (November 8, 2017) –  UWL, an asset-based global forwarder, continues to quickly accelerate their growing footprint by expanding into Houston, TX. The Cleveland-based company has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, and now meets the demand to further invest in this market and its customer foundation in the Gulf region of the […]

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