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No Immediate Relief From High Ocean Freight Rates

March 2021 By Lara L. Sowinski

Ocean freight rates are hitting record highs and driving up prices for a range of commodities, including wine. It’s not clear when shippers will see any relief.

Diversification: A Word Worth Repeating

February 2021 By Lara L. Sowinski

Diversification is key for a nimble, resilient supply chain and organization.

A Ship In a Bottle, Or Bottles On Ships: Neither Makes Sense

February 2021 By Lara L. Sowinski

The newest generation of flexitanks and food grade cans offer more sustainable packaging and shipping alternatives to bottled wine.

‘Taint Right: U.S. Maintains Retaliatory Tariffs On EU Wine

February 2021 By Lara L. Sowinski

The Biden administration announced Feb. 12, 2021 that it would keep retaliatory tariffs on certain EU wine imports in place.

Congestion Eases at LA/LB, But Not Enough, Say Shippers

February 2021 By Lara L. Sowinski

Congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is easing, but cargo operations will remain impacted through at least the spring due to strong imports and a recovering U.S. economy. Imports and exports of time- and temperature-sensitive perishables, including wine, are among the hardest hit.

Wine Industry Bullish On 2021 Prospects

February 2021 By Peter Hurme

Overseas markets, DTC expansion and rethinking business models are bright spots for the global wine industry as it moves into 2021, emphasized panelists during the recent Unified Grape Symposium conference.

New Blockchain Solution Takes Wine Monitoring To The Next Level

Wine Shops Mull Third-Party Delivery Fees

No Immediate Relief From High Ocean Freight Rates

VINROUTES UPDATE: Vessel Flow at LA/LB Improving

Diversification: A Word Worth Repeating

A Ship In a Bottle, Or Bottles On Ships: Neither Makes Sense

7-Eleven Canada Prepares to Pop the Cork and Pull the Tab

VINROUTES’ UPDATE: Chronic Port Congestion at LA/LB Persists

‘Taint Right: U.S. Maintains Retaliatory Tariffs On EU Wine

Fakin’ It: Chinese Fraudsters Busted For Counterfeit Wine

Record High Wine Imports For Korea

Sun Power: PLM Trailer Offers Net-Zero Transportation Refrigeration Unit

Congestion Eases at LA/LB, But Not Enough, Say Shippers

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

Wine Industry Bullish On 2021 Prospects

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