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#Update: The @USCG Captain of the Port for Sector St. Petersburg reopened the ports of #Tampa, #StPetersburg , #ManateeCounty, and #FortMyers Wednesday following Tropical Storm #Elsa. For more information: lnks.gd/2/WBvH3V #Storm21

Final #Elsa update: The @USCGSoutheast completed its post-storm assessment of waterways and port infrastructure. The Port of Jacksonville is open with no restrictions.

Data suggests that disruptions related to China’s COVID-19 quarantine efforts could extend well into the year, impacting seasonal shipments as far out as Christmas. via @AJOT ajot.com/news/data-reve…

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing port condition Zulu for the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Manatee and Fort Myers - meaning vessel movement is prohibited. The ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina, Florida, are under port condition Yankee and are open to commercial traffic.

We are so thrilled to welcome our employees back into the office! Sweet Lala’s Bakery in #Memphis supplied us with some delicious treats, and @canva helped us spread the word about how excited we are to be together again.

Hurricane #Elsa is now stronger with sustained winds at 85 mph. Further strengthening is likely over the next couple of days as the storm continues to move through the Caribbean. Hurricane and tropical storm alerts are active. See the latest NOW on air.

'@UnionPacific has decided to cap storage fees for inaccessible containers at Chicago’s Global IV terminal after one shipper was slammed with a bill for more than $10,000. #rail Via @arijashe ihsmark.it/Npxy50FnDca

NEW: Tropical storm watches are now posted for portions of Haiti as #Elsa continues its trek west.

Thank you @canva for helping us prepare to welcome our awesome employees back into the office!

Air cargo market expects a healthy peak season as rates and volumes rise theloadstar.com/air-cargo-mark…

Containership orders are at a five-year high.

On #NationalLogisticsDay, we recognize the importance of the logistics industry in both our national and global economies. This year has been more challenging than most, but we are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our clients.

Several other countries, including the Philippines and Indonesia, also face flight bans to Hong Kong. It is expected that some belly cargo will also see cancellations or delays.

The US Department of Transportation met with groups representing major container lines and retailers, and officials say they are looking at solutions to mitigate the capacity crunch causing port congestion. #maritime #container ihsmark.it/gYxU50FiBCn

TDOT: Crews install half of steel plates needed for I-40 bridge repair wmcactionnews5.com/2021/06/28/tdo…

We're on the front line of contributing to healthy forest ecosystems in both working and non-working forests through important collaborations with others. Learn about them from our Chief Sustainability Officer, Sophie Beckham: bit.ly/34Wvgrz

American ag exporters have been finding it difficult to get their commodities into containers and onto ships as Chinese companies and international shippers monopolize ocean transportation, but lawmakers are hoping to alleviate the situation. agri-pulse.com/articles/16073…

Cargo ships emit almost as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as the entire continent of South America. Here’s how new high-tech sails could help address the problem. nytimes.com/2021/06/24/mag…

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As more cargo pours in from Asia, port executives warn that the congestion is not solely the fault of port's capacity, but also a result of strain on the entire supply chain network extending far into the interior US as well.