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Improved Vessel Movement at the Ports of LA/LB
Wine Shops Mull Third-Party Delivery Fees
VINROUTES UPDATE: Vessel Flow at LA/LB Improving
The latest update from Captain Kip Louttit at the Marine Exchange of Southern California finally shows vessel traffic improving at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. As of Thursday, Feb. 25, there was an across the board decline in the total vessels (including … [Read more...] about VINROUTES UPDATE: Vessel Flow at LA/LB Improving
7-Eleven Canada Prepares to Pop the Cork and Pull the Tab
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Canada announced its plans to serve wine and beer in many of its Ontario locations. The chain said the move would complement its expansion into fresh and hot foods and would showcase wine and beer made by Ontario-based … [Read more...] about 7-Eleven Canada Prepares to Pop the Cork and Pull the Tab
VINROUTES’ UPDATE: Chronic Port Congestion at LA/LB Persists
Despite a recent—albeit fleeting—improvement in the chronic congestion plaguing the ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach for weeks, the number of vessels anchored or drifting in the San Pedro Bay Port Complex waiting to berth continues to stay at or near record highs. On Wednesday … [Read more...] about VINROUTES’ UPDATE: Chronic Port Congestion at LA/LB Persists
Fakin’ It: Chinese Fraudsters Busted For Counterfeit Wine
China has busted a counterfeit wine operation worth an estimated $26 million, which authorities said had been in business for three years. The fraudsters were caught passing off cheap wine in high quality bottles with labels bearing the Penfolds brand name, one of … [Read more...] about Fakin’ It: Chinese Fraudsters Busted For Counterfeit Wine
Record High Wine Imports For Korea
The Korea Customs Service reported that wine imports reached $239.2 million from January to November 2020, which already surpasses 2019’s record of $204 million. Meanwhile, imports of beer and whiskey fell last year due to on-premise restrictions for bars. The top ranked … [Read more...] about Record High Wine Imports For Korea
Sun Power: PLM Trailer Offers Net-Zero Transportation Refrigeration Unit
PLM Trailer Leasing now offers a net-zero emission transportation refrigeration unit (TRU). The solar powered, all-electric system is manufactured by Advanced Energy Machines. The system generates enough capacity run a two or three-zone refrigerator/freezer delivery … [Read more...] about Sun Power: PLM Trailer Offers Net-Zero Transportation Refrigeration Unit
VinRoutes Update: West Coast Port Congestion Gets Worse, Perishables Impacted
Uber To Acquire Alcohol Delivery Service Drizly
Booth Transport Selects ORBCOMM For IoT Tracking Solutions
Lineage Logistics Acquires Refrigerated Rail Provider Cryo-Trans
Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, announced the acquisition of Cryo-Trans, North America’s leading provider of refrigerated and insulated railcars and rail management solutions. Shippers of temperature-sensitive and heavyweight … [Read more...] about Lineage Logistics Acquires Refrigerated Rail Provider Cryo-Trans
Reefer Box Repositioning Woes Pose Risks For Wine Shippers
The inability by ocean carriers to reposition refrigerated ocean containers for shippers of perishable goods is causing problems throughout the global cold chain and poses risks to perishable goods importers and exporters, including wine shippers. U.S. exporters of … [Read more...] about Reefer Box Repositioning Woes Pose Risks For Wine Shippers
SVB Releases “State of the Wine Industry 2021”
The release of Silicon Valley Bank’s “State of the Wine Industry 2021” details the widespread disruption that hammered the industry last year, while reinforcing the need for wine producers, retailers and other wine industry stakeholders to “critically evaluate their … [Read more...] about SVB Releases “State of the Wine Industry 2021”
Federal Rule Boosts Prospects For Canned Wine Sector
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published a final rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 29, 2020, that allows wineries to sell smaller individual wine cans, such as a 355 ml (12 oz) format, which is popular with both retailers and consumers. According to the … [Read more...] about Federal Rule Boosts Prospects For Canned Wine Sector
US Slaps Retaliatory Tariffs On French, German Wines
The Trump administration applied retaliatory tariffs on certain imports of French and German non-sparkling wine, effective Jan. 12, 2021, as part of the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and EU over aircraft subsidies for Boeing and Airbus. The U.S. Trade Representative’s … [Read more...] about US Slaps Retaliatory Tariffs On French, German Wines
Port of Oakland, Key Wine Gateway, Adds Massive Cranes
The Port of Oakland, a key gateway for U.S. wine exports, took delivery of three giant ship-to-shore cranes in January that will be installed at the Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), helping to more efficiently handle cargo transported by ultra-large container … [Read more...] about Port of Oakland, Key Wine Gateway, Adds Massive Cranes
