Heavy rains have caused the collapse of a bridge near tunnel 4 of the International Route 7 between Argentina and Chile.
Due to this event, Paso International has requested the interruption of transit, according to an official statement issued February 1, 2016.
The traffic on Route 7 between Uspallata and the city of Mendoza has been stopped, leaving a large number of vehicles between the Uspallata area and Las Cuevas (International Tunnel Cristo Redentor).
Albatrans France will be attending the VINISUD International Mediterranean Wine and Spirits Exhibition in Montpellier, France, being held February 15-17, 2016. Let us know if you are attending or exhibiting as our team in France would love to meet you!
Friday night, the Port of NY/NJ issued the following statement:
"Full operations at the Port of New York and New Jersey are being restored. GCT Bayonne will be open Sunday, 1/31 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All terminals will open Monday for their regularly scheduled times.
Please check TIPS and individual terminal websites for additional information on container availability, receiving schedules, restrictions, and availability of extra hours, etc.
Port Authority of NY & NJ:
"There is an apparent labor walk off at all PONYNJ terminals. No truck operations at this time. All efforts to resume activity will be undertaken." Additionally, "Due to the current work stoppage in the port, no new trucks will be allowed to queue on port roadways. Do not send trucks the Port at this time."
We will update you as soon as information becomes available.
WSSA
Dina Opici, President of Opici Family Distributing and a WSSA Board of Director, recently sat down with Wine & Spirits Daily to discuss the effects of industry consolidation and expansion.
“WSD: One of the biggest ongoing issues for distributors in New York is the at-rest law. Where does Opici fall on the issue?
