At Worldwide Express, we're committed to providing you with the time- and cost-saving shipping solutions that help your shipments arrive on time and within budget. If there are service-related updates that are relevant to our customers’ shipping, we will update you below. We will also provide alerts within our TMS, SpeedShip™, for Worldwide Express customers. Please contact us with any questions.
Florida Recovery Underway Post Hurricane Milton — Roads, Ports and Terminals Opening
Update: Cleanup has begun in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton with many within its path still without power. Shipping delays, limited operations and closures continue to take place but are improving. Please be advised, service guarantees may not apply during this time in the impacted area.
FTL and LTL:
Expect limited operations or closures at terminals in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and more across Florida. Most major highways and interstates are open. Please check carrier websites for specific closures or reach out to your Worldwide Express account team to help you navigate changes to your shipments.
UPS:
While UPS continues pickup and delivery service as conditions permit, delays are possible across Florida and beyond. Note that the UPS Service Guarantee does not apply to shipments affected by this whether event. For impacted zip codes, please monitor here: https://www.ups.com/us/en/service-alerts.page.
For assistance with your shipping, please reach out to your Worldwide Express team for help to navigate delays and closures.
Hurricane Milton Closing Terminals, Ports Leading to Delays across Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a dangerous Category 3 storm before weakening as it cut through the state. Shipping delays, limited operations and closures continue to take place as mandatory evacuations and other safety measures have been put in place. Please be advised, service guarantees may not apply during this time in the impacted area.
FTL and LTL:
Expect limited operations or closures at terminals in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and more across Florida. There is currently a no line haul into or out of the state of Florida. Please check carrier websites for specific closures or reach out to your Worldwide Express account team to help you navigate changes to your shipments.
UPS:
While UPS continues pickup and delivery service as conditions permit, delays are possible across Florida and beyond. Note that the UPS Service Guarantee does not apply to shipments affected by this whether event. For impacted zip codes, please monitor here: https://www.ups.com/us/en/service-alerts.page
For assistance with your shipping, please reach out to your team for help to navigate delays and closures.
Ports Expected to Open as East Coast Strike Suspends
The strike at East and Gulf Coast ports was suspended Thursday, October 3 with cargo operations at several ports expected to resume. Per a joint statement released by the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, a tentative deal on wages, an extension of their master contract until January 15, 2025 and to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues has been reached.
This agreement puts an end to the three-day strike that began on Tuesday and shut down operations at several ports along the East and Gulf Coasts.
We will continue to monitor this situation. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Dockworkers Initiate Strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast Ports
As of Tuesday, October 1, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has begun a strike against the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), impacting all 36 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts, and including nearly 50,000 members.
This strike is immediately expected to cause delays and capacity shortages, as alternative modes of transportation and routes become congested due to shifting volumes and lanes. As a leading third-party logistics provider, Worldwide Express is ready to support you through these disruptions with our extensive access to international, national, regional, and local resources across all modes of transportation.
For real-time updates, please refer to the links below:
We highly recommend staying in close communication with your team to receive ongoing updates and discuss strategies to mitigate any impact on your supply chain.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Continued Closures as Post-Helene Cleanup Underway
The southeast continues to feel the impact of Hurricane Helene with many road closures and power outages continuing throughout the area particularly in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee where part of interstates 26 and 40 remain closed. Transit times will likely be impacted as traffic is diverted around the impacted areas and as many LTL terminals remain close or have limited operations.
For specific road closures, please reference the state road conditions:
- North Carolina road closures
- Tennessee road closures
- Florida road closures
- South Carolina road closures
While UPS continues to pickup and deliver as conditions allow in the region, delays are possible. For impacted UPS service zip codes, please continue to monitor here:
https://www.ups.com/us/en/service-alerts.page
For assistance with your shipping, please reach out to your team for help navigating the closures and delays.