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🌪️ Freight Shipping in Hurricane Season: Supporting Our Communities 🚚 Hurricane Helene reminded us of the devastating impact hurricanes can have—displacing families, damaging homes, and disrupting local economies. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we stand in solidarity with them as they rebuild. Now, as we prepare for Hurricane Milton, it’s important to remember the challenges that lie ahead. The uncertainty can be daunting, but we must remain vigilant and supportive. 🌧️ Route Disruptions : Heavy rains and flooding can render key transport routes impassable, leading to unexpected detours and delays. 🛑 Driver Safety : The safety of our drivers is paramount. Trucking companies often suspend operations in affected areas, creating potential shortages and backlogs. 📦 Delivery Delays : Even after the storm passes, damaged infrastructure can complicate logistics, prolonging delivery times. 📈 Increased Demand : In the aftermath, there’s often a surge in demand for essential goods, placing additional strain on available resources. 💰 Rising Costs : Supply chain disruptions can lead to increased fuel prices and shipping costs, affecting bottom lines across the industry. Effective communication and contingency planning are critical during this time. As an industry, we must be agile and prepared to adapt to the challenges posed by these natural events. #HurricaneSeason #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight

Hurricane Milton is disrupting logistics across Florida—closed ports, delayed shipments, and transport bottlenecks are straining supply chains. For logistics providers, understanding the real-time impact and having a plan in place is essential. Read our latest insights on managing logistics disruptions with real-time data. #Logistics #SupplyChain #HurricaneMilton #RealTimeTracking #SupplyChainDisruptions #TRADLINX#LogisticsInnovation #RealTimeTracking #SupplyChainVisibility #TRADLINX #HurricaneImpact As Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, the immediate effects have rippled through supply chains, affecting logistics service providers (LSPs) across the U.S. With major ports closing and transportation routes disrupted, LSPs face significant challenges. Here’s what you need to know to stay informed and prepared as recovery efforts unfold.

Hurricane Milton is disrupting logistics across Florida—closed ports, delayed shipments, and transport bottlenecks are straining supply chains. For logistics providers, understanding the real-time impact and having a plan in place is essential. Read our latest insights on managing logistics disruptions with real-time data. #Logistics #SupplyChain #HurricaneMilton #RealTimeTracking #SupplyChainDisruptions #TRADLINX#LogisticsInnovation #RealTimeTracking #SupplyChainVisibility #TRADLINX #HurricaneImpact As Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, the immediate effects have rippled through supply chains, affecting logistics service providers (LSPs) across the U.S. With major ports closing and transportation routes disrupted, LSPs face significant challenges. Here’s what you need to know to stay informed and prepared as recovery efforts unfold.

Hurricane Milton is disrupting logistics across Florida—closed ports, delayed shipments, and transport bottlenecks are straining supply chains. For logistics providers, understanding the real-time impact and having a plan in place is essential. Read our latest insights on managing logistics disruptions with real-time data. #Logistics #SupplyChain #HurricaneMilton #RealTimeTracking #SupplyChainDisruptions #TRADLINX#LogisticsInnovation #RealTimeTracking #SupplyChainVisibility #TRADLINX #HurricaneImpact As Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, the immediate effects have rippled through supply chains, affecting logistics service providers (LSPs) across the U.S. With major ports closing and transportation routes disrupted, LSPs face significant challenges. Here’s what you need to know to stay informed and prepared as recovery efforts unfold.

Hurricane Milton Update: Florida Port Closures & Service Disruptions As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, ports across the state have suspended operations, and logistic services may be impacted. The storm, currently a Category 4 hurricane with winds reaching 150 mph, is expected to make landfall near Tampa. 🚨 Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 Florida ports are halting operations until the storm passes. 🔹 Railroads, including NS, CSX, and Transflo, are closely monitoring conditions. Customers should prepare for potential delays and disruptions. 🔹 Storm surge may cause roads to become impassable, disrupting trucking routes and causing additional delays. Stay safe, and if you have questions about how this might affect your shipments, please reach out to our team. #HurricaneMilton #LogisticsUpdates #PortClosures #RailDisruptions #TruckingRoutes #StaySafe

🚨 Hurricane Helene is picking up steam and is expected to hit Florida on Thursday as a massive Category 4 hurricane. The storm could bring 20-foot storm surges along the coast and pack winds of 130+ mph. Georgia, the Carolinas, and much of the Southeast are also preparing for serious impacts like flooding and power outages. Evacuations are already happening across Florida, and people are being urged to wrap up their prep ASAP. 💡 Why It Matters: For the transportation and logistics industry, hurricanes like Helene cause major disruptions—flights grounded, trucking routes blocked, and ports shut down. Add in power outages and communication blackouts, and it’s a recipe for chaos across supply chains. 🔥 Hot Take: These extreme weather events are only getting worse. It’s time for logistics companies to prioritize disaster preparedness and build resilient systems. Staying agile is the name of the game. Stay safe, everyone! #HurricaneHelene #Logistics #SupplyChain Read more at CNN: https://lnkd.in/eZJ__BKd

Although Hurricane Francine has passed over Louisiana, power outages and damage to local infrastructure have disrupted the movement of goods across the state. What's happening? ⏱️ Delays are expected for both inbound and outbound shipments as the state recovers from the damage. 📦 Pickup and delivery services are being coordinated in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Los Angeles. However, LA markets are expected to be affected for the rest of the week due to local restrictions and weather conditions. What can I do? 📝 With delays likely to increase as capacity tightens, our teams have been assisting OEMs and suppliers with LCL and air transport solutions to minimize the impact. You can contact our North American team in Atlanta at +1 (855) 738 6564 or via email at info@evolution-timecritical.us for more information on how we can support your business operations during the ongoing situation. For live updates and more information, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02PP-Np0

Key freight markets in Florida are expected to experience significant disruptions as Hurricane Milton is forecasted to hit the state's Gulf coast Wednesday night. Large cities within the storm's path are Tampa and Orlando, both in the top 25 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. As is the case before a hurricane, truckload demand has spiked as a probable function of shippers' trying to make a last-second push to get freight out of the region. However, also typical in this scenario, capacity has reportedly tightened as many carriers have turned away loads in the days leading up to the storm. Just like Hurricane Helene's impacts to Florida's Big Bend region as well as to western North Carolina, Milton threatens a similar fate to central and southern Florida's truckload market as residual damage to infrastructure and immediate demand to move emergency aid are increasingly likely in the storm's aftermath. Commerce Express Inc. will monitor the situation closely and provide relevant updates to customers as it relates to their freight needs. . . . #hurricane #milton #severeweather #trucking #truckload #FTL #LTL #logistics #logisticscompany #CommerceExpressInc

Norfolk Southern line into Asheville, N.C., to be closed at least three months. Trains.com ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern says its line between Asheville, N.C., and Newport, Tenn. — heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene — will be out of service until at least late January, while assessment of the route between Ashville and Old Fort, N.C., is ongoing. In the area hardest hit in late September, on the AS Line between Salisbury, N.C., and Morristown, Tenn., assessments have determined that approximately 21,500 feet of track have been washed out, with more than 50,000 feet damaged by scour and another 15,000 feet of fill failure and slides. Multiple bridges have also been damaged. The segments between Morristown and Newport, and between Salisbury and Old Fort, have been reopened even though public roadways remained unavailable in some areas. The remote nature and mountain topography, coupled with conditions following the storm and resulting flooding, have made it difficult to assess damage in the areas around Asheville and over Black Mountain, the railroad says. #NorfolkSouthern #HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina #Tennessee #railtransportation #shipping https://lnkd.in/ggKc6YMs

Prepare for Heavy Rainfall: Up to 5 Inches Expected in Tampa Area 🌧️ The National Hurricane Center reports that a tropical wave could develop into a tropical depression near Florida this weekend, bringing up to 5 inches of rain to the Tampa area. Ensure your property is prepared for the potential heavy rainfall and storms. Why Choose Able Construction Group? • Licensed and Insured: Fully licensed and insured services for your peace of mind. • Expert Reconstruction: Comprehensive storm damage repair from assessment to restoration. • Emergency Response: Quick action to minimize damage and efficiently restore your property. Stay Safe and Prepared Contact Able Construction Group today to discuss your emergency response and reconstruction needs. Be proactive and protect your investment before the storm hits. Contact Us: ☎️ (407) 335-4003 🌐 Ablegcgroup.com 🔧🏢 #HurricanePreparedness #AbleConstructionGroup #LicensedAndInsured #StormReady #EmergencyReconstruction #PropertyRestoration Ensure your property is ready for the storm with Able Construction Group’s expert reconstruction services. Let’s stay prepared together!