Newsletter – February 13, 2024

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES

Surge in Air Cargo Volumes Sees Flow into Dubai Suspended for 48 Hours
theloadstar.com
Cargo stakeholders – trying to deal with the Red Sea crisis-linked supply chain challenges – now face disruption on alternative supply chain modes.
Air cargo movement into Dubai – a major global trade hub – has been affected by a surge in volumes, forcing cargo terminal operator dnata to suspend inbound flows for 48 hours. Read more here (login required).

US Airlines Prepare For Disruption As East Coast Storm Warning Issued
simpleflying.com
Airlines have canceled over a thousand flights across the US East Coast ahead of adverse winter weather. The worst-affected hubs include Boston and the three New York-area airports.
With a Nor’easter approaching the US East Coast, New York and Boston are expected to see significant snowfall starting on Tuesday. As a result, airlines have preemptively scrapped over 1,000 flights in the region. Read more here.

Demand rush sparks temporary ban on imports at Bangkok Airport
theloadstar.com
A surprise surge in air cargo demand in Asia has led to ground handler Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) announcing a temporary embargo on imports at Bangkok Airport (BKK), just 24 hours after a similar situation in Dubai.
BFS said: “Due to unprecedented volumes of cargo, due to the Red Sea crisis resulting in a modal shift from sea to air, and a higher than expected surge prior to Chinese New Year, we have built up a backlog of cargo for processing …Read more here.

OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES

Port of Halifax Weather Alert for February 13 and 14
portofhalifax.ca
Due to adverse weather conditions forecast for February 13 and 14, pilot and terminal operations at the Port of Halifax may be affected. Visit Environment Canada’s website for the most up-to-date forecast.

Congestion fears ease as Europe’s ports cope with arrival of delayed vessels
theloadstar.com
Container hub ports in North Europe appear be coping well with the arrival of a cluster of ships from Asia, delayed after being re-routed around the African coast.
Fears of a repeat of the severe port and landside congestion that plagued the hubs for months after the Ever Given’s six-day blockage of the Suez Canal in 2021 are so far proving unfounded. Read more here (login required).

Barges for Amazon? New York aims to shift parcels from road to sea
theloadstar.com
New York City is turning to its waterways in the hope of relieving congestion brought on by e-commerce orders.
On Friday, the NYC Economic Development Corp made a ’request for proposals’ to “activate” various waterfront facilities for use as barge landings. Read more here (login required).

Five schools of thought on key maritime issues
splash247.com
Stakeholders often have diverse backgrounds with different interests, which can lead to divergent and conflicting points of view. The competitive maritime industry is marked by power dynamics and competing priorities. Communication can represent a challenge through misunderstandings of terminology, misinterpretation, and cultural differences. Read more here.