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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Global Forwarding – Ocean and Air Shipping. Jacksonville. The Port of Jacksonville remains at Port Condition WHISKEY and all gates remain open. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, has declared port condition WHISKEY for Hampton Roads, meaning sustained gale force winds are expected at the Virginia Capes within 72 hours.

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Hurricane Irma Updates

Elementum

Hurricane Irma, still a category 5 storm, is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 298 kph and is packing gusts over 346 kph. Tankers, container ships, and other vessels scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades will either be delayed or diverted. Here’s what we know: (click to zoom). STORM STATUS. BEST PRACTICES.