Weekly Update #6 10 -14 February 2025

 

 

Weekly Update #6

10 February –  14 February 2025

             

ILA Master Contract Update

Late last week, more than 200 ILA delegates gathered at a hotel in Florida to approve the new USMX-ILA Master Contract. The Contract will now pass to ILA members for ratification on 25 February 2025.  Read more here.

Chilean Pass Closed Due to Mudslides

The Argentina-Chile was closed earlier this week due to mudslides caused by heavy rain.  The resulting ground transportation congestion will take a few days to clear.  MSC has advised that it will not be accepting new bookings until the resulting port congestion is also cleared.

What are you drinking this Valentine’s Day?

This Valentine’s Day in the U.S., couples and wine enthusiasts alike are indulging in a variety of wines to elevate their celebrations. Whether dining out at a romantic restaurant or enjoying a cozy night in,  Sparkling rosés remain a top choice, as their floral, fruity, and tangy notes add a festive touch to the evening.  The team over at Dolly Parton has announced Dolly Parton is reclaiming ‘red’ this Valentine’s Day season by releasing her signature, Dolly Wines Pinot Noir,   What an interesting Marketing approach!!

We always thought Dolly was pouring herself a wine when she woke in the morning and stumbled to the kitchen. 

Wine Paris 2025 was bustling with our customers!  Business opportunities were abound, shedding promise on our industry’s health.   Wine Paris continues to build in prominence for international beverage alcohol fairs.  Both category and global representation were strong…!  And hey, it’s Paris so not a bad place to spend the week.  See you next year!


Alexi (CEO) & Jenn (Customer Success Manager) Loving Life !

                       

Order now for West Coast :   3  May 2025
Order now for East Coast  :    4  April 2025  

            

Below is the number of cases still needed from each origin BEFORE we close the doors on the next sailing.

Spain to OAK: FULL, Building a new container

Argentina to NY: FULL, Building a new container

Germany to NY: 930  Cases

France to OAK:  200 Cases

Austria to NY: Last Chance

Portugal to NY:  350 cases

Italy to OAK: 900 cases

Australia to Oakland: FULL, Building a new container

We also operate the following frequent services:

  • France to NY – Multiple Containers per Week
  • Italy to NY – Multiple Containers per Week
  • Spain to NY –  Bi-monthly

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Layoffs hit more than 7,100 workers tied to freight industry in US, Canada | Freightwaves

The U.S. Wine Industry is in a ‘Demand Reset. | Norcalpublicmedia  

Finger Lakes Wineries Adapt in Struggling Wine Industry. | Lancasterfatming  

Trump Raises Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel Imports in Latest Trade War Salvo | GGaptain

Analyst: Shippers’ tariff fears could keep trans-Pacific container rates up during February ‘dip‘ | Freigthwaves

 

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