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Facing Unexpected Disruptions – Resilience in the Port of Baltimore
In light of the recent maritime tragedy at the Port of Baltimore, we would like to provide an advisory regarding its potential effects on supply chains, particularly on a national level. Overview: The recent incident involving a Maersk-operated vessel colliding with...
March 2024 Updates on the Global Supply Chain
With one step forward in the global supply chain, other issues and unforeseen disruptions cause additional challenges. GDL and DB Come to an Agreement The German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) and Deutsche Bahn (DB), the national train operator, reached an agreement...
GDL Announced Nationwide Strikes Through Friday
The German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) has announced nationwide strikes. The rail cargo strike is scheduled to commence Wednesday, March 6th, and a general rail strike beginning Thursday, March 7th. These strikes are expected to last through Friday, March 8th. These...
Strikes in Germany Stretch Into Weeks 4 and 5
The German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) has announced a fourth round of strikes in an ongoing wage dispute with state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DBN.UL). The strike is set to begin at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Jan 24th, and will continue until 6 p.m. on...
Weather Advisory January 2024
We’d like to notify you of crucial weather advisories impacting both Germany and the United States. The forecasted heavy snowfall and icy road conditions, coupled with alerts from the German Weather Service, have prompted unavoidable disruptions in transportation...
Transportation Disruptions in Germany
We at TOC Logistics a ProTrans company, are committed to providing you with timely and accurate information regarding factors that may impact your logistics and supply chain operations. We wish to inform you of ongoing strikes and protests in Germany that are expected...
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Halt Red Sea Entry Amid Attacks
Shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended their vessels from entering the southern entrance of the Red Sea due to recent attacks. Maersk's decision follows a near-miss incident involving the Maersk Gibraltar with another attack on a container vessel on...
Navigating Canal Constraints: Cargo Delays Prompt Shift to Suez Canal Routes
In response to the Panama Canal's ongoing challenges, exacerbated by severe droughts and delays, the maritime industry is witnessing a strategic shift in route planning. The waterway's reduced capacity due to lower drought limits has led carriers to explore...
Changes to CO2 Emissions Toll in Germany are Imminent
Imminent changes to the German Truck Highway Toll regulations, approved by the government in the Third Act Amending Toll Law are fast approaching. The effective date for these changes is December 1, 2023, and our solutions design team is diligently working on...
Changes to CO2 Emissions Toll in Germany
As of today, Monday, October 23, 2023, the German Government has approved the Third Act Amending Toll Law Regulations without amendments. We anticipate that a suspensive objection by the Federal Council, which is currently under deliberation, is unlikely to...