Port updates

Port updates

Area	Country	Port	Update
South America	Argentina	Mendoza (cross-Andes transport)	5 Sep 2023 - The international pass between Mendoza and the Chilean ports of San Antonio and Valparaiso has seen several closures due to weather and road conditions. Due to current snow forecasted, authorities have closed the border complex until Sept 10, 2023. Freight routed via the pass will be delayed from closures and congestion backlogs that will increase both overall transit times and unplanned charges for late/early arrival costs, storage, and demurrage/detention.
Mendoza (cross-Andes transport)	South America • Argentina • 5 Sep 2023 - The international pass between Mendoza and the Chilean ports of San Antonio and Valparaiso has seen several closures due to weather and road conditions. Due to current snow forecasted, authorities have closed the border complex until Sept 10, 2023. Freight routed via the pass will be delayed from closures and congestion backlogs that will increase both overall transit times and unplanned charges for late/early arrival costs, storage, and demurrage/detention.
Central America	Panama	Panama Canal Low Water Levels	31 Aug 2023 - Low water level conditions have impacted regular operations through the Panama Canal this summer. Draught restrictions have increased, limiting the capacity of containers ships can carry when transiting the canals, and there are reduced limits on how many vessels can transit the locks each day.
Panama Canal Low Water Levels	Central America • Panama • 31 Aug 2023 - Low water level conditions have impacted regular operations through the Panama Canal this summer. Draught restrictions have increased, limiting the capacity of containers ships can carry when transiting the canals, and there are reduced limits on how many vessels can transit the locks each day.
Africa	South Africa	Cape Town	31 Aug 2023 - Cape Town port congestion has continued and some vessels are omitting scheduled port calls there. Intermittent weather delays are also in place due to seasonal high wind conditions.
Cape Town	Africa • South Africa • 31 Aug 2023 - Cape Town port congestion has continued and some vessels are omitting scheduled port calls there. Intermittent weather delays are also in place due to seasonal high wind conditions.
Europe	Greece	Greece	31 Aug 2023 - Port is operational, but expect general delays due to wildfire damage and flooding.
Greece	Europe • Greece • 31 Aug 2023 - Port is operational, but expect general delays due to wildfire damage and flooding.
Europe	Italy	Genoa	31 Aug 2023 -Genoa Terminal (PSA GP) continues to experience congestion and has placed restrictions for accepting empty container returns to prioritize the movement of import laden containers.
Genoa	Europe • Italy • 31 Aug 2023 -Genoa Terminal (PSA GP) continues to experience congestion and has placed restrictions for accepting empty container returns to prioritize the movement of import laden containers.
Europe	Belgium	Antwerp	31 Aug 2023 - Low water levels on the Rhine river have caused capacity restrictions for barge transport to/from port of Antwerp. Shipments will experience delays or will face diversion costs to move via truck or rail.
Antwerp	Europe • Belgium • 31 Aug 2023 - Low water levels on the Rhine river have caused capacity restrictions for barge transport to/from port of Antwerp. Shipments will experience delays or will face diversion costs to move via truck or rail.
South America	Chile	Chilean Ports	31 Aug 2023 - Vessel schedules continue to be impacted by seasonal heavy wave and ocean swells this time of year which cause disruptions, delays or port omissions for ship arrival and departures. San Antonio port has a lack of 20 foot equipment.
Chilean Ports	South America • Chile • 31 Aug 2023 - Vessel schedules continue to be impacted by seasonal heavy wave and ocean swells this time of year which cause disruptions, delays or port omissions for ship arrival and departures. San Antonio port has a lack of 20 foot equipment.
North America	Canada	Vancouver	31 Aug 2023 - Marine terminals are operating normally. GCT yard utilization is around 72% and decreasing. Rail cargo dwell times remain high, with an average of 9 days.
Vancouver	North America • Canada • 31 Aug 2023 - Marine terminals are operating normally. GCT yard utilization is around 72% and decreasing. Rail cargo dwell times remain high, with an average of 9 days.

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