| North America |
US |
USA Rail - Ohio terminals |
27 Mar 2023 -Columbus/Cleveland/Cincinnati There was another Norfolk Southern derailment about 180 miles northeast of Springfield, one month after the 2/3 NS derailment in East Palestine. There have been 4 derailments in the past 5 months in Ohio. There is still a shortage of chassis and congestion at all 3 Ohio railhead connections. |
| USA Rail - Ohio terminals |
North America • US • 27 Mar 2023 -Columbus/Cleveland/Cincinnati There was another Norfolk Southern derailment about 180 miles northeast of Springfield, one month after the 2/3 NS derailment in East Palestine. There have been 4 derailments in the past 5 months in Ohio. There is still a shortage of chassis and congestion at all 3 Ohio railhead connections. |
| Europe |
Germany |
Germany strike |
27 Mar 2023 - A new strike through Germany on March 27-28, 2023 will cause disruptions and delays at certain inland rail terminals. |
| Germany strike |
Europe • Germany • 27 Mar 2023 - A new strike through Germany on March 27-28, 2023 will cause disruptions and delays at certain inland rail terminals. |
| Europe |
Germany |
Hamburg |
22 Mar 2023 - Hamburg held a warning strike that closed operations from March 22, 2023 at 5:30 to Friday March 24, 2023 at 6:00. Expect delays and disruptions in scheduled shipments. |
| Hamburg |
Europe • Germany • 22 Mar 2023 - Hamburg held a warning strike that closed operations from March 22, 2023 at 5:30 to Friday March 24, 2023 at 6:00. Expect delays and disruptions in scheduled shipments. |
| Europe |
France |
Fos sur Mer |
27 Mar 2023 Further strike action planned for Mar 28 - 30, 2023, expect continued delays for all cargo movements. |
| Fos sur Mer |
Europe • France • 27 Mar 2023 Further strike action planned for Mar 28 - 30, 2023, expect continued delays for all cargo movements. |
| Europe |
France |
Le Havre |
27 Mar 2023 Further strike action planned for Mar 28-30, 2023, expect continued delays for all cargo movements. Launch of "Token Code for Trucker / TCT" program adding to delays for every import container leaving terminal. |
| Le Havre |
Europe • France • 27 Mar 2023 Further strike action planned for Mar 28-30, 2023, expect continued delays for all cargo movements. Launch of "Token Code for Trucker / TCT" program adding to delays for every import container leaving terminal. |
| North America |
Canada |
Toronto Terminals |
2 Feb 2023 - Volume surge is creating a capacity surge in Toronto area rail yards creating higher than usual wait time, delays in pickup and deliveries. Additional charges to be expected as trucker facilities are at capacity restricting the ability to process new orders. Situation is expected to improve by the end of the first quarter 2023. |
| Toronto Terminals |
North America • Canada • 2 Feb 2023 - Volume surge is creating a capacity surge in Toronto area rail yards creating higher than usual wait time, delays in pickup and deliveries. Additional charges to be expected as trucker facilities are at capacity restricting the ability to process new orders. Situation is expected to improve by the end of the first quarter 2023. |
| Africa |
South Africa |
Cape Town |
8 Mar 2023 - Port operations have been delayed to due inclement weather (high winds) over the past two weeks. This is impacting vessel turnaround time at terminals, waiting times to berth and scheduled services. |
| Cape Town |
Africa • South Africa • 8 Mar 2023 - Port operations have been delayed to due inclement weather (high winds) over the past two weeks. This is impacting vessel turnaround time at terminals, waiting times to berth and scheduled services. |
| Asia |
Turkey |
Iskenderum |
10 Mar 2023 - The port of Iskenderum, Turkey remains closed due to severe structural damage. Mersin
port as alternative is highly congested with long lines due to the volumes. Priority is for movements of emergency relief and materials. |
| Iskenderum |
Asia • Turkey • 10 Mar 2023 - The port of Iskenderum, Turkey remains closed due to severe structural damage. Mersin
port as alternative is highly congested with long lines due to the volumes. Priority is for movements of emergency relief and materials. |
| North America |
Canada |
Montreal |
10 Mar 2023 -Vessels are arriving 4-5 days late in Montreal due to severe weather on the North Atlantic. |
| Montreal |
North America • Canada • 10 Mar 2023 -Vessels are arriving 4-5 days late in Montreal due to severe weather on the North Atlantic. |
| North America |
US |
Norfolk |
10 Mar 2023 - Vessel waiting time is 1-2 days. One crane down at Norfolk Intl Terminal, no operational impact expected. |
| Norfolk |
North America • US • 10 Mar 2023 - Vessel waiting time is 1-2 days. One crane down at Norfolk Intl Terminal, no operational impact expected. |
| North America |
Canada |
St John |
24 Feb 2023 The yard condition at DPW Saint John has improved and dwell times are now within expected range at 3.5 days. Construction of new rail tracks on terminal is now complete, allowing for an increase in daily productivity. This has resulted in the reduction of overall import boxes on terminal and it is expected that this trend will continue moving forward. |
| St John |
North America • Canada • 24 Feb 2023 The yard condition at DPW Saint John has improved and dwell times are now within expected range at 3.5 days. Construction of new rail tracks on terminal is now complete, allowing for an increase in daily productivity. This has resulted in the reduction of overall import boxes on terminal and it is expected that this trend will continue moving forward. |
| North America |
Canada |
Prince Rupert |
23 Feb 2023 - Terminal remain congested and berth delays are 3-12 days. Due to increased yard congestion, rail operations are impacted and designated import traffic is being trucked off terminal temporary storage. average dwell was around 11.0 days. Dwell times are expected to continue to decrease. |
| Prince Rupert |
North America • Canada • 23 Feb 2023 - Terminal remain congested and berth delays are 3-12 days. Due to increased yard congestion, rail operations are impacted and designated import traffic is being trucked off terminal temporary storage. average dwell was around 11.0 days. Dwell times are expected to continue to decrease. |
| Europe |
Finland |
Nordic and Baltic ports |
24 Feb 2023 - Finland is facing a series of stevedoring and transport sector strikes. The strikes have severe impacts on Finnish foreign trade and cargo transportation as a whole. Containers already had to be diverted to other ports in the area, e.g. Gdynia and will be transferred as soon as terminals in Finland resume. Collective bargaining has so far failed and further action has to be expected. |
| Nordic and Baltic ports |
Europe • Finland • 24 Feb 2023 - Finland is facing a series of stevedoring and transport sector strikes. The strikes have severe impacts on Finnish foreign trade and cargo transportation as a whole. Containers already had to be diverted to other ports in the area, e.g. Gdynia and will be transferred as soon as terminals in Finland resume. Collective bargaining has so far failed and further action has to be expected. |
| Europe |
united kingdom |
Southampton |
24 Feb 2023 The port is still showing backlogs, mainly caused due to bad weather, but yard levels are manageable. Labor availability is sufficient. |
| Southampton |
Europe • united kingdom • 24 Feb 2023 The port is still showing backlogs, mainly caused due to bad weather, but yard levels are manageable. Labor availability is sufficient. |
| Europe |
Portugal |
Leixões |
22 Feb 2023 - Local truckers operating at Leixoes port have announced a 3 day strike Feb 22-24, 2023. This will prevent any pickups or deliveries at this port. At present this is not impacting services to other ports. |
| Leixões |
Europe • Portugal • 22 Feb 2023 - Local truckers operating at Leixoes port have announced a 3 day strike Feb 22-24, 2023. This will prevent any pickups or deliveries at this port. At present this is not impacting services to other ports. |
| Oceania |
New Zealand |
New Zealand / North Island |
13 Feb 2023 - New Zealand has declared a state of emergency for several regions on the North Island due to Cyclone Gabrielle. Power outages, localized flooding and road conditions are impacted for logistical services. Plan for potential delays on cargo movements, including airfreight, for the next few days. |
| New Zealand / North Island |
Oceania • New Zealand • 13 Feb 2023 - New Zealand has declared a state of emergency for several regions on the North Island due to Cyclone Gabrielle. Power outages, localized flooding and road conditions are impacted for logistical services. Plan for potential delays on cargo movements, including airfreight, for the next few days. |
| Europe |
France |
France - Strike Delays |
13 Feb 2023 - Disruptions continue as another General Strike has been announced for Thursday Feb 16th, 2023. The strike activity is expected to disrupt operations at all French ports, air, and rail systems. There will be no gate in / gate out container activity at terminals during these dates. |
| France - Strike Delays |
Europe • France • 13 Feb 2023 - Disruptions continue as another General Strike has been announced for Thursday Feb 16th, 2023. The strike activity is expected to disrupt operations at all French ports, air, and rail systems. There will be no gate in / gate out container activity at terminals during these dates. |
| Europe |
Portugal |
Lisbon |
2 Feb 2023 - A series of strikes are expected in Lisbon until February 5, 2023. Labor action impacted operations on January 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 2023. |
| Lisbon |
Europe • Portugal • 2 Feb 2023 - A series of strikes are expected in Lisbon until February 5, 2023. Labor action impacted operations on January 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 2023. |
| Europe |
Italy |
Genoa |
2 Feb 2023 -Genoa Terminal (PSA GP) yard utilization is now at 60%. Empty container restriction for gate in remains are still in place to ensure import containers are always available for delivery. |
| Genoa |
Europe • Italy • 2 Feb 2023 -Genoa Terminal (PSA GP) yard utilization is now at 60%. Empty container restriction for gate in remains are still in place to ensure import containers are always available for delivery. |
| North America |
Canada |
Halifax |
2 Feb 2023 - Yard operations continue to improve, and currently the average dwell time is 8 days. This downward trend is expected to continue as additional railcars are sent toward Halifax. The average gate wait time is around 10 minutes at Fairview terminal and 15 minutes at South End Terminal. The average truck service time is 15 min at Fairview Terminal and 50 minutes at South End Terminal. |
| Halifax |
North America • Canada • 2 Feb 2023 - Yard operations continue to improve, and currently the average dwell time is 8 days. This downward trend is expected to continue as additional railcars are sent toward Halifax. The average gate wait time is around 10 minutes at Fairview terminal and 15 minutes at South End Terminal. The average truck service time is 15 min at Fairview Terminal and 50 minutes at South End Terminal. |