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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
