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UK Port Strikes

The United Kingdom is again being impacted with an additional strike action set at the Port of Felixstowe. The Ports of Liverpool and Felixstowe in the United Kingdom have been significantly impacted in recent weeks with earlier strike action. The latest strike action dates have been announced by union employees at the port of Felixstowe. … Continued
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Tropical Storm Ian

Tropical Storm Ian has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is forecasted to hit parts of the Southeastern United States as a hurricane as early as September 26th. Warnings are extending from the Gulf of Mexico coast through the interior Southeast over to the Mid-Atlantic states. As of now, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama are expected … Continued
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Tentative Agreement Reached in Pending US Rail Strike

As previously advised, the Norfolk Southern, CSX, BNSF, Union Pacific, and KCS railroads had provided announcements about potential strike action effective September 16th, which would impact the entire rail network in the United States. That announcement included information on immediate restrictions that the railroads began placing on cargo in the event of a full strike. As … Continued
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UK Declares Bank Holiday for Queen Elizabeth II

Please note that Monday, September 19th, has been declared a National Bank Holiday in the UK for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Our RIM office in the UK will be closed in observance. Business will resume nationwide on Tuesday, September 20th. Please contact your RIM representative should you have any questions.
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Pending US Rail Strike on September 16th

The Norfolk Southern, CSX, BNSF, Union Pacific, and KCS railroads have provided announcements about a potential strike on September 16th, 2022, which will impact the entire United States rail network. As of September 12th, most railroads have already placed embargos on hazardous shipments and temperature-controlled freight to ensure that this cargo is not in-gated and held … Continued