From Port to Press
Follow along for the latest updates from our ports.
Shipping Cars from Wilmington, DE to West Africa?
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Book RORO with Ghanem! Fast Dock Receipts and Inland Towing Auction to Port. Email docs@gforwarding.com for bookings.
Grimaldi-Atlantic Container Line (ACL) - Wilmington, DE RORO Terminal - 170 Pigeon Point Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Grimaldi-Atlantic Container Line (ACL) - Wilmington, DE RORO Terminal - 170 Pigeon Point Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Sallaum Lines - RORO Vessel Schedule Update
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Please note, per Sallaum. “Sallaum is happy to report that all cleared cargo in Newark loaded over the weekend and Sallaum is working diligently on obtaining authorization from the NJ/NY Port Authority to re-open the doors and start receiving POV’s once again. In addition, Sallaum is also happy to report that the Silver Moon will call Tradepoint Baltimore on April 14th to load all cleared cargo and continue to keep the Tradepoint Terminal gates open for your POV deliveries.”
Grimaldi ACL - Port of Baltimore and FSK Bridge Collapse Update
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Please see below updates from ACL as of April 5, 2024.
Maersk - Container Line - Important Baltimore Update
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Please take note of Maersk Announcement made today concerning Container Cargo to and from Port of Baltimore.
Maersk - Container Line - Important Baltimore Update
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Please take note of Maersk Announcement made today concerning Container Cargo to and from Port of Baltimore.
Port Reminder - Electric/Hybrid Vehicle RORO & Container Rules
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Ghanem would like to remind you to exercise due diligence when purchasing vehicles from auto auctions. It’s important to be aware that ports have strict policies in place - they do not accept Electric/Hybrid Vehicles for RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) or Container shipping. Unfortunately, there are currently no viable options for ocean freight shipping of Electric/Hybrid vehicles. Additionally, please note that some vehicle titles may not clearly display the Electric/Hybrid status. We recommend double-checking before booking to avoid any port rejections.
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle RORO & Container Rules Reminder
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Ghanem would like to remind you to exercise due diligence when purchasing vehicles from auto auctions. It’s important to be aware that ports have strict policies in place - they do not accept Electric/Hybrid Vehicles for RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) or Container shipping. Unfortunately, there are currently no viable options for ocean freight shipping of Electric/Hybrid vehicles. Additionally, please note that some vehicle titles may not clearly display the Electric/Hybrid status. We recommend double-checking before booking to avoid any port rejections.
Grimaldi ACL - Grande Costa D'Avorio GRC0523 Fire Update
Please note update from ACL, “We can now confirm an ETA of April 15 in Newark for the GCT0624. The terminal is working on removing batteries from vehicles for all units ready to load on this vessel. Beginning tomorrow, April 3, units are no longer available for pick except those which have already been scheduled for.”
Maersk - Container Line - Important Baltimore Update
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Please take note of Maersk Announcement made today concerning Cargo to and from Port of Baltimore.
Sallaum Lines - RORO Vessel Schedule Update – Baltimore Added
Please review the updated Sallaum Lines Vessel Schedule and notify your drivers accordingly for vehicle deliveries for shipping to West Africa.
***Please note - APS Tradepoint Terminal in Baltimore is now OPEN for receiving and will load on the next scheduled Baltimore Vessel.
https://www.ghanemforwarding.com/Carrier-Schedules/
***Please note - APS Tradepoint Terminal in Baltimore is now OPEN for receiving and will load on the next scheduled Baltimore Vessel.
https://www.ghanemforwarding.com/Carrier-Schedules/
Updated Sallaum Line RORO Vessel Schedule to West Africa
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Contact Ghanem for RORO Bookings - Dock Receipt Requests on the next Sallaum Line Vessel for vehicle shipping to West Africa: Cotonou, Benin - Lagos, Nigeria & Lome, Togo.
Please view daily updated RORO Shipping schedules:
Please view daily updated RORO Shipping schedules:
Important Baltimore Port News – Sallaum Line - APS Tradepoint Atlantic Terminal - Open April 1
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Ghanem is pleased to announce a new option for RORO shipping from Baltimore, MD. Bookings are now available!
Tradepoint Atlantic - 6000 Canal Street, Sparrows Point, MD. 21219 - (443)-586-6523
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Tradepoint Atlantic - 6000 Canal Street, Sparrows Point, MD. 21219 - (443)-586-6523
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Happy Easter from Ghanem Forwarding!
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We appreciate your business. Ghanem wishes all our shippers, agents, ports, drivers, friends and families a Happy Easter weekend! We hope everyone enjoys time with their families before we get back to work next week.
Please note Ghanem Office in Baltimore currently plans to be open for the morning of Good Friday with limited staff in the office till the afternoon. Please send bookings per usual as we will have staff working on Dock Receipts from home till end of normal business day. We will be back open normal business hours Monday April 1st.
Please note Ghanem Office in Baltimore currently plans to be open for the morning of Good Friday with limited staff in the office till the afternoon. Please send bookings per usual as we will have staff working on Dock Receipts from home till end of normal business day. We will be back open normal business hours Monday April 1st.
Important Baltimore Port News – Sallaum Line - APS Tradepoint Atlantic Terminal - Open April 1
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Ghanem is pleased to announce a new option for RORO shipping from Baltimore, MD. Bookings are now available!
Tradepoint Atlantic - 6000 Canal Street, Sparrows Point, MD. 21219 - (443)-586-6523
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Maersk - Container Line - Important Baltimore Update
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Please take note of Maersk Announcement made today concerning Cargo to and from Port of Baltimore.
Maersk - Container Line - Important Baltimore Update - FSK Bridge Incident
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Please take note of Maersk Announcement made last night concerning Container Cargo to and from Port of Baltimore in the wake of the FSK Baltimore Bridge incident.
Grimaldi ACL – Baltimore Container Port Update - Baltimore FSK Bridge Incident
Please note per ACL.
“In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a container vessel destined for Asia collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Tragically, six people on the bridge at the time are still missing. The bridge collapsed and has blocked the access to the main Baltimore terminals. There is no clear indication from the Port of Baltimore how long it will take to clear the bridge wreckage and reopen a navigable channel. At such we are unable to accept bookings from Baltimore until further notice. We will accept bookings ex New York on the direct service with the fastest transit time to West Africa, or from Norfolk, VA in T/S via Antwerp. Regarding the containers already delivered FULL in Baltimore, please note the following options.
Baltimore terminal is operating as normal to allow the below:
1. You can pick up full container, and return it empty to Baltimore.
2. You can pick up full container and transfer it to RH New York, Brooklyn or RH New York, port Newark, NJ (barge fee to apply for NJ deliveries).
3. You can pick up full container and transfer it to Norfolk, VA.
4. You will be able to pick up an Empty container from Baltimore and return it full to either New York or Norfolk.
*Any applicable terminal related costs will be billed accordingly for Empty return, export re-delivery fee or digging charges.
*You must pick up your containers in Baltimore by Monday, April 8th, 2024. After this date, the terminal will assess Export demurrage.”
“In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a container vessel destined for Asia collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Tragically, six people on the bridge at the time are still missing. The bridge collapsed and has blocked the access to the main Baltimore terminals. There is no clear indication from the Port of Baltimore how long it will take to clear the bridge wreckage and reopen a navigable channel. At such we are unable to accept bookings from Baltimore until further notice. We will accept bookings ex New York on the direct service with the fastest transit time to West Africa, or from Norfolk, VA in T/S via Antwerp. Regarding the containers already delivered FULL in Baltimore, please note the following options.
Baltimore terminal is operating as normal to allow the below:
1. You can pick up full container, and return it empty to Baltimore.
2. You can pick up full container and transfer it to RH New York, Brooklyn or RH New York, port Newark, NJ (barge fee to apply for NJ deliveries).
3. You can pick up full container and transfer it to Norfolk, VA.
4. You will be able to pick up an Empty container from Baltimore and return it full to either New York or Norfolk.
*Any applicable terminal related costs will be billed accordingly for Empty return, export re-delivery fee or digging charges.
*You must pick up your containers in Baltimore by Monday, April 8th, 2024. After this date, the terminal will assess Export demurrage.”
RORO Port Schedule - Good Friday Terminal Closings - Friday, March 29th, 2024
Please note and advise your drivers accordingly per below. Please note Ghanem Office in Baltimore currently plans to be open for the morning of Good Friday with limited staff in the office till the afternoon. Please send bookings per usual as we will have staff working on Dock Receipts from home till end of normal business day.
GRIMALDI:
ALL PORTS CLOSED: Baltimore Dundalk, Freeport, Jacksonville, Port Newark, Providence, Wilmington
SALLAUM:
CLOSED: Freeport, Jacksonville, Baltimore, Newark
OPEN: Philadelphia, Davisville
GRIMALDI:
ALL PORTS CLOSED: Baltimore Dundalk, Freeport, Jacksonville, Port Newark, Providence, Wilmington
SALLAUM:
CLOSED: Freeport, Jacksonville, Baltimore, Newark
OPEN: Philadelphia, Davisville
Grimaldi ACL – Important Update - Baltimore FSK Bridge Incident
Please note, per ACL, “As you are aware of the tragic bridge incident this morning, vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore is suspended. At this time, we do not know how long the vessel traffic suspension will be. If you have RORO cargo in Baltimore, we encourage you to pick them up and redeliver in Wilmington. Storage will be waived but gate in/out fee applies. The Grande Abidjan, GAB0224 is calling Wilmington on 4/5, which will be the last US call on her way to WAF, but if you pick up your cargo in Dundalk quickly, you will be able to make it on board for the Wilmington call.”
Sallaum Line - Baltimore South Locust Point Terminal Closed
Please note, per Sallaum, “Due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this morning, effective tomorrow Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, South Locust Point (SLP) will be closed, and all operations will be suspended until further notice. Please push all Running and Non-Running deliveries to Philadelphia and Davisville. We are working on additional solutions for your cargo needs and hope to have further updates for you shortly.”
Baltimore, MD - Important Port Notice - ALL TERMINALS
Please take note of important Baltimore, MD shipping news. Today, March 26th, 2024, a significant section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD collapsed in the early morning, after a container ship collided with it. For those unfamiliar with this bridge, it had a total of 4 lanes and a span of 1200’ held up with steel arches. The steel arches are now poking through the surface of the water blocking the breadth of the passage.
As of this afternoon, RORO & Container vessels are suspended for both inbound and outbound routes There is no expectation of plan in place for reopening the waterway, at this time. Unfortunately, as expected, ALL Baltimore ports have suspended receiving of cargo until further notice. The first responders are still in the search and rescue phase of the operation. The investigation and eventual salvage/cleanup effort have no timeframe estimates.
***Please note for Bookings & Dispatch – the closest alternative RORO ports will be Wilmington, DE for Grimaldi ACL and Philadelphia, PA for Sallaum Line.
Ghanem will post updates per Carriers and local ports as we receive notice. We would recommend delivering to alternative ports until the shipping lane is open again. Please keep in mind that once the Baltimore ports resume receiving that there may be significant delays before the shipping lane is cleared.
As of this afternoon, RORO & Container vessels are suspended for both inbound and outbound routes There is no expectation of plan in place for reopening the waterway, at this time. Unfortunately, as expected, ALL Baltimore ports have suspended receiving of cargo until further notice. The first responders are still in the search and rescue phase of the operation. The investigation and eventual salvage/cleanup effort have no timeframe estimates.
***Please note for Bookings & Dispatch – the closest alternative RORO ports will be Wilmington, DE for Grimaldi ACL and Philadelphia, PA for Sallaum Line.
Ghanem will post updates per Carriers and local ports as we receive notice. We would recommend delivering to alternative ports until the shipping lane is open again. Please keep in mind that once the Baltimore ports resume receiving that there may be significant delays before the shipping lane is cleared.