May Newsletter 2023

We’ve woven this week’s update into the monthly newsletter so you can get all your import news in a single click.

Operations Update

French Update  Monday’s May Day celebrations in France saw continued protests against the French pension reforms.  The shipping outlook, from France, has currently improved, with the ending of the daily 4 hour blockage of ports.  We are advised that shipping is expected to increase in volume from June and that there may be some equipment shortages.

We continue to advise our customers to plan on additional delays from France.

Elenteny helps you avoid hidden costs in every LCL or FCL shipments. Click on the link and watch our new 90 second video. Importers: Avoid Hidden Costs in your LCL or FCL Shipment

Low Volume Lanes – Italy to Oakland,  Our Italy to Oakland consolidated container is leaving very soon, and we still have some space available. It could be another month or two until this service is offered again.

Please reach out to your sales representative, or reply to this email to add your items to this container.

Dates & News you need to know

A recovering economy needs healthy ports on both coasts. West Coast Ports Went from Chaos to Quiet. It’s a National Problem. | Barron’s

How a local family grocer helped shape the wine landscape. The Wizard of All: California Grocer Darrell Corti | Wine Spectator

No margaritastacos or beer were involved in this famous battle, so why not celebrate it with wine?  This Cinco de Mayo, Give Mexican Wine Some Love

Why you’re suddenly seeing purple cocktails all over Instagram.  You Don’t Need Taylor Swift Tickets to Make the Lavender Haze Cocktail

When it comes to Rosé,  what’s your go-to recommendation? Should I Pick My Rosé Based on Color or Grape Variety? | VinePair

Customer Spotlight

Cal Vin & Hocks

Cal Vin & Hocks is the go-to sourcer, importer and distributor of small batch Spanish Cavas. Founder and principal, Kimberley Hocker, has scoured the Catalonian countryside in her search for the region’s finest Cavas.

Kimberley prides herself on the strength of her personal relationships with some of Penedes’ most acclaimed boutique Cava producers and is passionate about introducing these artisanal, small-batch sparkling wines to the American customer.

Cal Vin & Hocks brings small production, hand crafted, Grower Ports exclusively from Quinta Santa Eufemia.

Raising a glass to cal vin & hocks!

Elenteny Spotlight

Scott Henricks, Sales Operations

Many of you will have swapped emails with Scott Henricks our Sales Operations team member.  Scott is responsible for: FCL quoting, pricing analysis, marketing announcements, customer reports, new customer setup, process improvement projects, and account management.

Scott served in the United States Air Force from 2003 to 2007, at which point he was honorably discharged. A few of his service highlights are: Air Force Achievement Award, Good Conduct Medal, was selected to participate in exercise Red Flag, and the William Tell competition.

Once separated from the Air Force, Scott earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008, and a Masters in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University in 2016.

Scott joined Elenteny imports in 2019. Scott truly enjoys working with his wonderful teammates, and the new challenges that the logistics industry offers on a daily basis. He is proud to work for a company that puts the customer first, and gives their employees the freedom to do what is best for their customers.

Scott has been married to his wife/life coach for 15 years. They have two of the best boys a parent could hope for, along with two cats that have their moments, and a puppy that will improve with age.

Cheers to Scott! We’re glad to have you with us.

Keeping you in the Loop

News you need to know

A recovering economy needs healthy ports on both coasts. West Coast Ports Went from Chaos to Quiet. It’s a National Problem. | Barron’s

How a local family grocer helped shape the wine landscape. The Wizard of All: California Grocer Darrell Corti | Wine Spectator

No margaritas, tacos or beer were involved in this famous battle, so why not celebrate it with wine?  This Cinco de Mayo, Give Mexican Wine Some Love

Why you’re suddenly seeing purple cocktails all over Instagram.  You Don’t Need Taylor Swift Tickets to Make the Lavender Haze Cocktail

When it comes to Rosé,  what’s your go-to recommendation? Should I Pick My Rosé Based on Color or Grape Variety? | VinePair
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– Theodore Roosevelt

Cheers, Elenteny Imports