Operations Update

French Industrial Action
French port and rail strikes: This past week on the 26th & 31st of January there was no gate activity at terminals. Rail strike action is expected February 7th & 8th. The industrial action is continuing to increase, please allow extra time for French shipments.

Room on Australian West Coast Shipment.
We currently have room on our Australian to Oakland consolidated container. If you would like to take some or all of these spots, please reach out to your sales representative, or email support@elentenyimports.com. Space will be given on a first ready to ship, first serve basis.

VinExpo Paris
VinExpo Paris will take place Monday, February13th to Wednesday, February 15th 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. More than 25,000 wine and spirits professionals are expected to attend. Elenteny will be in attendance, please reach out to either your sales rep or support@elentenyimports.com if you would like to schedule dedicated time with us.

Port Updates:

France port and rail strikes: This past week on the 26th & 31st of January there was no gate activity at terminals. Rail strike action is expected February 7th & 8th.

New York: Vessel wait times average 2 days for APM and PNCT terminals. Continued improvement with berthing times. Some delays attributed to 3PL appointments, but these issues do not currently affect Elenteny.

Oakland: Berth availability is now down to 24 hours on average.  Truckers are using night gates to return equipment which has eased some congestion. Negotiations continue between ILWU and PMA without any news being reported this week. Sidekick is now inbounding within 24-hours.

Los Angeles/Long Beach: Fluid with minimum wait times mostly due to blank sailings. Local trucking delays have been reduced and are being closely monitored.  The LAX/LGB rail operations from all terminals and the off dock ramps are improving helping container flow.

Houston: Berth waiting time up to 6 days due to labor availability and general congestion. Recent spikes in volume are impacting chassis availability.

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VinExpo Paris will take place Monday, February13th to Wednesday, February 15th 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. More than 25,000 wine and spirits professionals are expected to attend. Elenteny will be in attendance, please reach out to either your sales rep or support@elentenyimports.com if you would like to schedule dedicated time with us.

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– Lily Tomlin

Cheers, Elenteny Imports

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