For all of you doing business in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, there will be a small increase in the pier pass costs effective August 1st.
The rates will increase as follows:
20′ Container from $66.50 to $69.17
40′ Container from $133.00 to $138.34
Please see attached notice from Pier Pass for reference. All containers out-gating on August 1st, 2015 will incur this new rate. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
In observance of the US Independence Day Holiday, WSSA’s offices will be closed Friday (tomorrow), July 3rd. We will re-open Monday, July 6th.
Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day weekend!
A record-breaking heat wave is currently sweeping through Spain, Portugal, and France, creating very inclement weather conditions, not only for people, but also for temperature-sensitive commodities shipping in and out of the country. The current day time temperatures average +35°C/95°F with peaks of +40°C/104°F and even more in some areas. The heat wave is expected to last until the middle of next week then proceed north into the UK and Belgium.
In France, trains are obliged to reduce their speed as the rail tracks dilate.
Volume 5, Issue 1 of the WSSA Grapevine is now available!
Our Summer 2015 issue features the latest updates on market conditions for shipping wine and spirits, news on the most recent steamship line shuffling, a glance at the 2015 WSWA convention, exciting developments for Albatrans, and new initiatives in our service offerings.
Please note that a 24-hour strike was scheduled by port workers in Chile for this Thursday, June 18th.
This strike will affect the Port of San Antonio, but, fortunately, not Valparaiso. The strike is due to the workers’ rejection of the new labor reform law.
We will keep you informed about the development of this situation, and, as always, feel free to call or email us if you have any questions or concerns.
