Operations Update:
Updated PO Report
We have added a new field “Warehouse Date” to your Open PO report. This is the date your order arrived at our NJ, CA or OR warehouse.
Our warehouse partners are working through incredibly high volume at this time. This is leading to long delays inbounding. Generally, orders have been ready on or around our available date. However, If you have not seen an invoice or release from us 5 days after the available date. Please reach out to support@elentenyimports.com as we may be able to release your order under our “early release” program.
Latest Port Wait Times
- New York – Arrival delays are currently running upwards of 48 hours
- Oakland – Average vessel waiting time down to 3 days
- Seattle – Vessel waiting time 9-12 days + yard at 120% capacity, expect delays after discharge too.
East Coast Importers: It is time to order your Thanksgiving wine.
If you plan on adding to your inventory to meet your customer’s Thanksgiving demand, our estimated landing data suggests it is time to place your order. Current shipments coming in from Germany and Austria into the East Coast are projected to be available in early November. Shipments from other EU countries are not far behind these timelines. Do not wait, and submit your shipping requests now.
U.S. Ports see shipping logjams likely extending far into 2022
Leaders of some of the busiest U.S. ports expect congestion snarling maritime gateways to continue deep into next year, as the crush of goods from manufacturers and retailers looking to replenish depleted inventories pushes past shipping’s usual seasonal lulls. The full article may be found here.
Global Freight Index continues to rise
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