Airlines are looking for ways to utilize grounded passenger fleets to meet a shortage of cargo capacity. The ripple effect of COVID-19 has grounded many passenger flights which is causing a global shortage of cargo space. Since passenger aircraft make up a large share of cargo capacity, there is a serious shortage in space, causing … Continued
Two terminals at the Port of Houston reopen after temporarily shutting down yesterday when a worker tested positive for the coronavirus. Bayport and Barbours terminals were closed while an investigation was conducted. Port officials said the employee worked at both terminals. According to KHOU11 TV in Houston, the Port of Houston and the International Longshoremen’s Association conducted … Continued
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to spread throughout the world WWL has taken measures to protect the health and safety of our staff as well as provide the most consistent service possible to our clients. Following is an update on the situation at each of our worldwide locations: USA Beginning tomorrow virtually 100% of … Continued
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California are feeling the effects of the spread of the coronavirus as dozens of work shifts are cancelled due to the severe decrease in cargo volumes from Asia. This has a ripple effect including making it difficult for shippers and truckers to return empty containers, causing a … Continued
The coronavirus has significantly affected supply chain management and cargo volumes. With many factories still closed, truckers still under quarantine and road travel restricted, ocean carriers have cancelled roughly 35 sailings. All regional government bodies are strictly controlling factory work. Currently only 50% of the factories resumed work in February. “The rest may return to some level of normalcy … Continued
