Logistics Briefing Weekly
Chile:
-Shortage of 20' containers in southern ports of the country
-Shipping lines give priority of reefer equipment to fresh fruits as it is suggested to make schedules in advance.
Perú:
-Peru in the top 5 largest exporters in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read here
-APEC 2024: hosts a series of annual meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC). From 10/Nov to 16/Nov.
-The Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal, also known as Chancay port,was inaugurated by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping.
Colombia:
-The availability of vehicles and the flow of cargo at the port of Buenaventura, due to the recent winter wave and consequently the declaration of a national disaster situation issued by the National Government, in addition to the vehicular restrictions during the weekend that left blockades on access roads, the port is experiencing significant congestion in the reception of empty units.
Is trade war inevitable after US election result?
As a result of Trump’s election promises, many analysts expect a rapid increase in tariffs after the presidential handover on 20 January, with the first import duties levied around 29 January. And that is expected to spark an equally rapid rise in demand as shippers seek to beat the new tariff regime.
Chancay Megaport: Dina Boluarte stated that the work “will boost Peru's competitiveness”
The infrastructure built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, with an investment of US$1.3 billion, will reduce the sea voyage to China by 12 days.
The ceremony, which for security reasons will be held virtually at the Government Palace, was attended by the 16 heads of state of the 21 economies that make up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), including the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping.
Air cargo peak? What peak? But were very, very busy, says market
Airfreight is not experiencing a ‘peak’ season – but is certainly enjoying a busy and high yield environment in a far more stable market, which is expected to carry on through January.?
Despite high expectations of a super busy Q4, heralded by the early peak in ocean shipping, air cargo has not seen a particularly marked end-of-year high.?
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