Logistics Briefing Weekly

Notification of upcoming Blank Sailings

Blank Sailings are decisions of the shipping lines that constitute a temporary cancellation of the route of a ship that follows a previously scheduled itinerary, this may cause us to have a shortage of spaces and therefore an increase in freight rates is expected with respect to levels of this month of July that showed a downward trend.

Dates: 07/28 to 08/03

Cosco: WSA3-Blank (9821 TEU)

Zim: ZAT - Blank (4079 TEU)

MSC: Mexicans - Blank (8448 TEU)

WHL: AS1 - Blank (3021 TEU)

Dates: 04/08 to 10/08

WHL: AS2 - Blank (4506 TEU)

CMS: WSA4 - Blank (15136 TEU)

We are convinced that we can overcome the challenges presented by the peak logistics season and with the smoothest possible flow for your operations. Please do not hesitate to contact us if your team requires additional assistance or have specific questions about your shipments. We have 24/7 service for your needs.

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Read the interview with our Chief Product Officer Ilse De Bruin in a Port Technology International edition

Our Chief shared with us his vision on the incorporation of technology in the logistics and maritime industry in Latin America. Among the highlights:

The main logistical challenges in the Latin American shipping industry include:

• Infrastructure Gaps: Poorly maintained roads and congested ports significantly hinder logistical efficiency across the region.
• Customs Delays: Common delays and complex customs procedures add to the difficulty of moving goods efficiently.
• Varying Regulations: Differing regulations between countries complicate cross-border logistics and require careful navigation.
• Security and Safety on Roads: Cargo theft and road safety are major concerns, impacting the reliability of overland transportation.
• Lack of Multimodal Solutions: The absence of rail connections and other multimodal transport options limits logistical flexibility and efficiency.

We invite you to read this edition and understand the future of shipping: https://lnkd.in/e22SNT4j .

CMA CGM applies updated PSS from Spain to America

CMA CGM Group has announced an update on the Peak Season Surcharge from Spain to the West Coast South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

The origin range will include Spain Med ports (Algeciras, Valencia and Barcelona) with destinations to South America West Coast, Central America and the Caribbean, including Windward, and Mexico West Coast, excluding Puerto Rico, which will remain at US$136 per unit. Read more here

Global IT outage disrupts operations at European box terminals

A global IT outage, caused by a software update from American cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike, has prompted disruptions in several European container terminals, including Poland's Baltic Hub, UK's port of Felixstowe and the Dutch port of Rotterdam.

Baltic Hub informed that on the morning of July 19, the terminal was affected by difficulties caused by an operating systems failure. Read more here.

Global IT outage slows air cargo shipments

Air cargo shipments are being delayed Friday by a widespread software outage that has crippled technology systems worldwide, including at airlines and airports.

The outage appears to stem from a software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is causing computers at companies and institutions to crash. The company says the issue has been identified and a fix has been deployed. Read more here.

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