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Shipping losses from Superstorm Sandy at $1B, says consultant

Cargo Business Newswire
Monday, November 5, 2012
Top Story


Superstorm Sandy cost an estimated $1 billion in damages to the Northeast cargo industry, said an industry consultant on Saturday.

"It looks like we're losing close to $80 million a day on that," said Charles Clowdis, managing director for transportation and consulting services at IHS Global Insight. "Through yesterday, we have probably lost close to $1 billion on cargo delays."

Railroads and trucking companies are beginning to service the region again. The container terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey remained closed through Saturday, with vessels rerouting to other ports.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said on Monday that the Port Elizabeth Terminal had opened with the arrival of vessels at the Maher and APM terminals. The Port Authority also said that the Port Newark Container Terminal and the Global Terminal in Jersey City, NJ, would open for business on Nov. 5 with ship arrivals expected at both facilities by that night...

More at link....

[link to www.cargobusinessnews.com]

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Jones Act waiver gets fuel to Northeast, gas and heating oil prices drop

Cargo Business Newswire
Monday, November 5, 2012


After the U.S. waived shipping requirements to get much needed fuel into the Northeast, prices for gasoline and heating oil fell.

The Department of Homeland Security waived the Jones Act so that more vessels could carry fuel from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast. The Jones Act normally requires shipping companies calling between U.S. ports to use U.S.- flagged vessels only

Colonial Pipeline Co. said its main line that delivers to New Jersey and terminals around New York Harbor resumed deliveries on Saturday.

"The supply situation is going to improve quite a bit," said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates LLC in Houston. "Some of the terminals in Linden have full power. Buckeye restored to full power last night."

More at link...

[link to www.cargobusinessnews.com]

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Atlas Supplies Critical Fuel To Superstorm Sandy Relief

Day 7 of our Superstorm Sandy support. We now have 56 trucks deployed and more than 70 people assisting! Fuel is in high demand.


As of Saturday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m., Atlas Oil has deployed 34 fuel trucks, over 200,000 gallons of fuel and more than 30 drivers and support personnel to the Superstorm Sandy relief effort as fuel continues to be in critically short supply on the east coast. The team has set up a local command center camp in Pinebrook, New Jersey. Trucks and fuel are being dispatched to the hardest hit areas of the storm, including New York (including Manhattan and the Bronx areas) and New Jersey.

The company is on stand- by to provide additional resources as needed to aid the FEMA restoration efforts.

(This site also has a photo of their support setup )
[link to www.atlasoil.com]

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Atlas Oil sending trucks, fuel to aid Sandy relief efforts

Oct 31, 2012 9:36 AM

Atlas Oil announced October 30 that it was sending trucks and fuel to assist with the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Based in Taylor MI, Atlas is partnering with one of FEMA’s primary emergency fuel contractors to provide needed fuel trucks to assist with relief efforts in the New Jersey area.

Atlas Oil’s Emergency Services division has built a reputation of responding to emergencies such as power outages caused by storms. The company frequently refuels generators for hospitals, data centers, and other mission critical operations.

[link to bulktransporter.com]

American Logistics Aid Network
Engaging the supply chain community to support U.S. humanitarian relief efforts.

American Logistics Aid Network supports disaster recovery by engaging industry to address the unmet needs of relief organizations, communities, and people. ALAN makes supply chain related donation needs visible to the logistics industry and establishes an efficient process for providing the necessary goods and services through its web portal, www.alanaid.org


ALAN Supporting Critical Storm Relief Needs

Minneapolis, Nov. 2, 2012 – The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is supporting Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and emergency management agencies across the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. in their response to Superstorm Sandy. ALAN is engaging private industry and supply-chain companies to help fulfill needs of these disaster relief organizations during this time of great need..

Currently, relief agencies are posting urgent needs on the ALAN portal: www.alanaid.org/relief-needs.php. These include requests for food, transportation, water, and warehouse space. Businesses seeking to provide help can log onto the portal, view posted requests, and make offers of support. To help the relief/recovery effort, this week ALAN was able to secure:

A van and driver provided by CEVA Logistics to transport consumable medical supplies in New York City for the New York Hospital Association
Transportation provided by UPS for cleanup kits from Louisiana and Utah to the Bronx, NY for the United Methodist Committee on Relief

More at link....

[link to www.alanaid.org]

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Hurricane Sandy Advisories


ALAN is releasing advisories to assist with updates and relief efforts during Hurricane Sandy.
These advisories cover every thing from soap and portable showers to what gas stations are open. Look at one of the daily pages will give you a real feel for the logistics of disaster recovery.

Hurricane Sandy Advisory 10
Monday, November 5, 2012

EVENT INFORMATION

ALAN continues to work with our partners to respond to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Refer to www.FEMA.gov, www.nvoad.org for up-to-date information on government and non-profit response.

HOW TO HELP

PLEASE DONATE RESPONSIBLY, AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME:
New PSA shares how at: [link to www.multivu.com]

ALAN is participating in Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), Emergency Management, and Business Emergency Operations Centers (BEOC) conference calls and validating all requests for support. As of now we have the following open requests and are entertaining DONATED offers only at this time. Please check the ALAN portal as needs are frequently added and removed.
10k sq ft warehouse space in NYC for pet sheltering
2 x 50k sq ft warehouse space in/near NYC for sorting in kind donations
500 towels for shelter in Bronx, NY
400 Blankets and 100 cots requested by NYC VOAD
Cleaning supplies requested by NYC VOAD
Portable showers requested by NYC OEM
Rubber gloves all sizes; plastic bags all kinds (large garbage bags); Boxes of all sizes; bleach and other cleaning supplies requested by NYC VOAD
Pet supplies requested by New York City Mayors Alliance for NYC Animals
Canned foods, shelf stable milk, and bottled water requested by the Food Bank of New York City
The American Red Cross reports that BLOOD DONATIONS are needed.
Personal Care items requested by Massachusetts
Food: Bulk quantities for the Mountaineer Foodbank in West Virginia. Because of the storm and increased demand on Food Banks and Pantries there is an even greater need for donations of food, in particularly frozen and refrigerated food.
There is an immediate need for items no longer available on the local commercial market: 1) Circuit breakers 2) Electrical panels 3) Hot water heaters 4) HVAC Systems requested by FEMA Private Sector Office
Portable Gasoline powered electric generators, "D" & "C" Cell Batteries, Flashlights, Battery Powered Lighting, Clean-up Kits, Industrial Brooms, Gloves, Masks, Contractor Bags to support businesses in Howard Beach, Broad Channel and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens County requested by Queens Chamber of Commerce

More at link including road conditions...

[link to www.alanaid.org]
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Hurricane Sandy Advisory 9
Sunday, November 4, 2012

EVENT INFORMATION

ALAN continues to work with our partners to respond to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Refer to www.FEMA.gov, www.nvoad.org for up-to-date information on government and non-profit response.

HOW TO HELP

PLEASE DONATE RESPONSIBLY, AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME: "...unloading and storing or disposing of unnecessary donations can take away from more important relief efforts. When trucks, planes or ships laden with donations arrive at a disaster site, responders face a difficult choice. Unloading and processing the cargo requires considerable human resources, yet if the cargo is not unloaded, it can block access for shipments that really are crucial..."(LA Times)

ALAN is participating in VOAD, Emergency Management, and Business Emergency Operations Centers (BEOC) conference calls and monitoring media outlets for information. As of now we have the following open requests and are entertaining DONATED offers only at this time. Please check the ALAN portal as needs are frequently added and removed.
Red Cross is seeking loans of the following for at least 3 weeks: 7 industrial lift trucks capable with a 3,000 lb or greater capacity; 6 non-powered pallet jacks; 16 propane heaters; 3 - 40-yard dumpsters
400 Blankets and 100 cots requested by NYC VOAD
Cleaning supplies requested by NYC VOAD Portable showers requested by NYC OEM
Rubber gloves all sizes; plastic bags all kinds (large garbage bags); Boxes of all sizes; bleach and other cleaning supplies requested by NYC VOAD
Pet supplies requested by New York City Mayors Alliance for NYC Animals
Canned foods, shelf stable milk, and bottled water requested by the Food Bank of New York City
The American Red Cross reports that BLOOD DONATIONS are needed.
Personal Care items requested by Massachusetts
Food: Bulk quantities for the Mountaineer Foodbank in West Virginia. Because of the storm and increased demand on Food Banks and Pantries there is an even greater need for donations of food, in particularly frozen and refrigerated food.
There is an immediate need for items no longer available on the local commercial market: 1) Circuit breakers 2) Electrical panels 3) Hot water heaters 4) HVAC Systems requested by FEMA Private Sector Office
Portable Gasoline powered electric generators, "D" & "C" Cell Batteries, Flashlights, Battery Powered Lighting, Clean-up Kits, Industrial Brooms, Gloves, Masks, Contractor Bags to support businesses in Howard Beach, Broad Channel and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens County requested by Queens Chamber of Commerce
To offer donations of any of these items log on to the ALAN portal. Needs are still being identified, lease check the portal frequently or request registration to receive notifications.

More at link...

[link to www.alanaid.org]

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Last Edited by waterlily on 11/07/2012 12:06 PM

Truck-Rail Transload Locations


Bulk Transload Facilities Directory

This is the 27th annual guide of rail-to-truck transload facilities where cargo is transferred between tank or bulk trucks and water or rail transportation. The listings have been reviewed and updated and include addresses, phone and fax numbers. These bulk material handling companies also provide information such as products handled, services and equipment available, and methods for dry bulk product transfer. Click on the links in the left-hand column to find facilities in a particular geographic region. Each of these links then has listings arranged alphabetically by city.We encourage you to contact the company directly for more detailed information.
These intermodal locations are owned or operated by trucking companies, railroads, or independent bulk terminal operators. Unless the prohibition is stated, these businesses have indicated they allow outside carriers to load products at their facilities.

[link to bulktransporter.com]

Bulk Transload Facilities—New York only

Jan 13, 2012 2:24 PM


SERVICES KEY
Products handled:
a. Acids
b. Chemicals (liquid)
c. Chemicals (dry)
d. Asphalt
e. Foods (liquid)
f. Foods (dry)
g. Plastics (dry)
h. Petroleum products

Services/equipment available:
a. Air compressor
b. Scale
c. Blending meters
d. Sampling service
e. Hot water heating
f. Steam heating
g. Tank trailer cleaning
h. Liquid storage tanks
i. Liquid pumps

Dry bulk product transfer by:
a. Vacuum trailer
b. Auger
c. Blower
d. Gravity (trestle)
e. Portable vacuum/air conveyor



Bronx (Hunts Point) NY 10474
BULKMATIC Transport Co
#2 Ave M, NYC Terminal Market
Phone—718-589-1520
Fax—718-589-1523
Rail—CSX, 80 spots
Products—c,f,g
Svc—b,d
DryX—a,c

Bronx NY
FOODLINER Inc
Hunts Point Blvd
Phone—302-368-4204
Fax—302-368-8193
Rail—CSX, 15 spots
Products—f
DryX—a,c




Tank Container Depots, New Jersey to South Carolina

Tank Container Depot Directory

INTERMODAL TANK container shipping operations continued to grow in North America over the past year. The annual Bulk Transporter Directory of Tank Container Depots is the most complete listing of bulk container storage facilities in the United States, and also provides listings for Canada and Mexico.
In compiling the directory, we have tried to list only those companies that have actual storage depot operations. The operators specialize in both the handling and storage of ISO containers. For instance, we try not to list carriers that provide only cargo container drayage service.
A couple of abbreviations are used in the section covering container-handling machines. SC stands for straddle carrier, and TLSL means top-lifting side-loader.

None in New York, Pennsylvania

Jan 10, 2012 3:36 PM

Tank Container Depot
Services Key
a. Storage
b. Cleaning
c. Container shuttle service
d. Container drayage
e. Steam/electric heat
f. Rail siding
g. Repair/refurbishing
h. ABS certification
i. ASME certification
j. ISO 9000 certification
k. 2.5- and 5-year ABS testing
l. Reefer tank repairs
m. Parts supply
Abbreviations
SC=straddle carrier
TLSL=top-lifting side-loader
D/D=drop-deck
NEW JERSEY

Avenel NJ 07001
DANA Transport
210 Essex Ave
Phone—800-733-3262
Fax—732-636-7441
Svc—a,b,c,d,e,g,k,m
D/D chassis—50
Handling—TLSL

Keasbey NJ 08832
EXPRESS Container Services
155 Smith St
Phone—732-697-1400
Fax—732-697-1401
Svc—a,b,e

Linden NJ 07036
LBT Intermodal LLC
4200 Tremley Point Rd
Phone—908-862-3883
Fax—908-862-2458
Svc—a,b,c,d,e,g,j,k,m
D/D chassis—200
Handling—5 TLSL 4 loaded lift

Newark NJ 07105
B-LINE Intermodal
67 Ester St
Phone—973-589-7700
Fax—973-589-5374
Svc—a,b,c,d,e,g,h,k
D/D chassis—23
Handling—2 TLSL

Newark NJ 07105
BOASSO America
80 Doremus Ave
Phone—973-589-0905
Fax—973-589-3043
Svc—a,b,c,d,e,g,h,k,m
D/D chassis—75
Handling—2 TLSL

Paulsboro NJ 08066
DANA Transport
51 Crown Point Rd
Phone—856-423-8100
Fax—856-423-1215
Svc—a,b,c,d,e,g,k,m
D/D chassis—10

Yo Brooklyn!

Thats great news about the trucks. I spoke with a friend who used to be a shipping broker and most of the carbo that goes over to LI and your area lands at Bayonne. From what I have seen there were 3 Container ships that landed there.

It must be pretty amazing to watch the supply in person like that after figuring out what we have. If there happen to be Italian Subs, LTO, SPO w/extra oil and vinegar, send me one!! I have been eating bagels ever since you brought them up but Thomas's Bagels just don't cut it.

Hope the storm isn't too bad on you.

Waterlily you are coming up with some Gems here. Nice work!

I had to take the day off with the storm coming in and last night's excitement, but I will read through everything you found now.

NY HARBOR UPDATE

So the Storm hasn't stopped anything. Right now we have two more Container Ships coming in. One of them, BUSAN EXPRESS is a Panamax.

8721 MAX TEUs.

Only two more container ships sitting out in the staging area right now.

One Oil Tanker Docked in NJ with a maximium of 10,000,000 gallons of goo, so it is starting to trickle in a little more.

Sadly, Trains are still Cut Off though.

[link to shipcsx.com]

[link to www.nscorp.com]

From Waterlily's found article:

"The shipping lanes have mostly reopened, except for a few areas around Arthur Kill south of the Goethals Bridge, and Bay Ridge and Red Hook channels, said Justin Ward, spokesman for the Army Corps of Engineers."

As of Saturday, container vessels weren't yet allowed to wait for the terminals to reopen. "If you don't have an approved berth, you can't come in and sit for a week and wait for something to open," Ward says.

They really have diverted to a lot of places:

Philly, Halifax(Canada), Baltimore, Norfolk.

That will take some time to get it back to where it was origionally supposed to go and the trains still being down doesn't help.

Good find on the Products List Waterlily.

It seems that most of America does not realize just how extreme the situations are on the east coast.

###### UPDATE: Delaware Bay/River & Philadelphia ######

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The following ships (2 ships in all) left their temp Anchored/Moored location in upper Delaware Bay and moved up Delaware Bay and Delaware River to Philly Refineries and Refineries south of Philly in NJ/PA and DELAWARE during the past 24 hours......

SHIP NAME: DIMITRIS P
Flag: Liberia
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0.1 kn / 237˚
Length x Breadth: 274 m X 50 m
Draught: 9.5 m
Destination: BIGSTONE ANCHORAGE
ETA: 2012-11-03 09:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: MAERSK MISAKI
Flag: Marshall Is
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0.2 kn / 267˚
Length x Breadth: 180 m X 30 m
Draught: 7.6 m
Destination: PHILADELPHIA
ETA: 2012-11-05 13:00 (UTC)

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The following are loaded oil tankers at their temp Anchored/Moored location in upper Delaware Bay (Now up to 6)


SHIP NAME: NORDIC COSMOS
Flag: Marshall Is
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 173˚
Length x Breadth: 274 m X 48 m
Draught: 14.8 m
Destination: PHILADELPHIA
ETA: 2012-11-01 18:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: NS CHALLENGER
Flag: Liberia
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0.2 kn / 308˚
Length x Breadth: 244 m X 44 m
Draught: 11.9 m
Destination: DELAWARE CITY
ETA: 2012-11-06 14:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: SPT NAVIGATOR
Flag: Bahamas
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 102˚
Length x Breadth: 241 m X 42 m
Draught: 14.8 m
Destination: DELAWARE USA
ETA: 2012-11-03 12:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: NORDIC PASSAT
Flag: Marshall Is
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0.1 kn / 263˚
Length x Breadth: 274 m X 50 m
Draught: 14.4 m
Destination: PHILADELPIA
ETA: 2012-10-22 20:00

SHIP NAME: ASHLEY SEA
Flag: Liberia
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 189˚
Length x Breadth: 228 m X 32 m
Draught: 9 m
Destination: PAULSBORO
ETA: 2012-11-07 13:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: LIAN PING HU
Flag: China
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Anchored/Moored
Speed/Course: 0.4 kn / 32˚
Length x Breadth: 229 m X 32 m
Draught: 11.4 m
Destination: PENNSAUKEN
ETA: 2012-11-07 21:00 (UTC)


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The Following are Underway & Out to Sea

The following empty/unloaded ships, most of them have been at the Refineries since the storm (8 ships in all) are Underway & Heading Out to Sea after unloading @ Philly Refineries and Refineries south of Philly in NJ/PA and DELAWARE

Starting in the afternoon on 11/07/2012 (while watching marinetraffic.com) all of these oil tankers was heading down the Delaware River and Delaware Bay spaced about 7 miles apart like a train, one after the other heading for the Atlantic

SHIP NAME: CHEM LEO
Flag: Marshall Is
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 322˚
Length x Breadth: 117 m X 20 m
Draught: 8.8 m
Destination: Left/Leaving PHILADELPHIA
ETA: 2012-11-04 01:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: HELGA SPIRIT
Flag: Bahamas
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 134˚
Length x Breadth: 250 m X 44 m
Draught: 9.1 m
Destination: Left/Leaving PAULSBORO
ETA: 2012-11-04 21:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: VELEBIT
Flag: Croatia
Ship Type: Tanker - Hazard A (Major)
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 39˚
Length x Breadth: 194 m X 32 m
Draught: 8 m
Destination: Left/Leaving MIFFLIN RANGE ANCH.
ETA: 2012-11-05 19:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: ALMI GLOBE
Flag: Liberia
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0.1 kn / 95˚
Length x Breadth: 278 m X 48 m
Draught: 9.3 m
Destination: Left/Leaving MARCUS HOOK
ETA: 2012-11-05 14:30 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: KIM JACOB
Flag: Liberia
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 54˚
Length x Breadth: 274 m X 48 m
Draught: 8.8 m
Destination: Left/Leaving MARCUS HOOK ANCH
ETA: 2012-11-06 01:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: JASMINE KNUTSEN
Flag: Canada
Ship Type: Tanker - Hazard A (Major)
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 254˚
Length x Breadth: 277 m X 46 m
Draught: 13.4 m
Destination: Left/Leaving PHILADELPHIA
ETA: 2012-11-02 10:00 (UTC)

SHIP NAME: EAGLE KINABALU
Flag: Singapore
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 0 kn / 297˚
Length x Breadth: 237 m X 42 m
Draught: 11.1 m
Destination: Left/Leaving PAULSBORO
ETA: 2012-10-05 20:00

SHIP NAME: MCT ARCTURUS
Flag: Liberia
Ship Type: Tanker
Status: Underway & Out to Sea
Speed/Course: 11.4 kn / 337˚
Length x Breadth: 149 m X 24 m
Draught: 9.1 m
Destination: Left/Leaving PAULSBORO
ETA: 2012-11-05 14:00 (UTC)

Last Edited by Wanta10GA on 11/08/2012 04:36 AM

Only when it gets to their front door step like everything else in life.

Yo! Did you guys see this?

Gasoline Rationing Comes To New York
[link to www.zerohedge.com]

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From NYdailynews:

Eight of the 57 terminals in Sandy's path were still shuttered Thursday and the Department of Energy noted in a weekly report that refinery productivity in the region had dropped from 81% to 58.5%.
Essentially that means gas supply to the New York City region has been reduced by almost 25%, explained Gregg Laskoski, a spokesman for the online consumer group Gasbuddy.com.

and

Only 62 percent of service stations in the New York City area had supply to sell on Wednesday, down from 66 percent on Tuesday

Read more: [link to www.nydailynews.com]


I remember 75% of the service stations working at the end of last week. So the situation is getting worse.

And when come without your car, how do you prove you have an odd/even liscence?

It's because this measure is in place to stop people from filling up their portable gas tanks to heat up their homes.

WTF is the point of odd/even gas days? To make a 2 mile line into a 1 mile line?

Keep an eye as these restrictions are NEVER LIFTED.

Just saw that Brooklyn. It will help the situation but as you know, New Yorkers will not take kindly too it.

Good find.

Thats great info. I had figured at max 40% drop in supply so at least it is a little less gloomy doomy than I thought.

Should certainly see higher prices moving forward through the end of the year in the area.

NEW YORK HARBOR UPDATE

It looks like Cargo ships are streaming in at a fairly good pace now. Still not a whole lot to the Brooklyn side of things but cargo supplies are getting in smoothly.

On the Oil Tanker side, only 2 tankers docked today at this point with a maximum of about 15m gallons of Goo. Still way below normal imports.

TRAINS ARE STILL CUTOFF

Moving onto DAY 12 now.

[link to shipcsx.com]

[link to www.nscorp.com]

This article explains why I saw TWO pet supply trucks making deliveries today! Yay! Saw a bit more delivery trucks on the road today. But very few private cars. Someone told me at a shelter, that they have drivers and cars to transport donated items, but they need gas for the cars/trucks. It's a big problem for them.

Traffic on expressway 278 one of the main arteries in/out of Manhattan and Long Island has picked up going into the city...this evening was gridlock. But traffic going out of the city all day is very thin.

Per the article below: Commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses and paratransit vehicles, medical doctor plates and vehicles licensed by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission are exempt.

Mayor Enacts Gas Rationing Effort As Supply Chain Struggles
[link to www.ny1.com]

Bet it would help if cops stopped letting their relatives and friends cut to the front of the lines...

Ok so I was just cracking a joke here(above). I guess it is no joke.

[link to newyork.cbslocal.com]

thread here:

Thread: Bloomberg Strikes Again: NYC Bans Food Donations To The Homeless

Trains are still cut off this morning. Day 12

Marine Traffic site is down, at least for me.

Things should start moving on the carbo side of things so its good to see it translating to the streets.

Gas situation is still going to be an issue for a while

Not sure how many are viewing this anymore but figured I would post

TRAINS STILL CUT OFF: 16 days now

Thanks for the update. What is the matter there, I wonder?

can we get a new update? it looks like the gas shortage may b spreading. the map with the "unknown amounts" has.
not sure if yas gave this up.

Went to a few local stores today, in an area very hard hit by the storm. Here is what I learned: Stores that prepared (moved stuff to higher shelves etc.,.) didn't lose much inventory, and re-opened relatively quickly. One strip mall, four stores: Big food store opened about five days ago (they had a massive cleanup), small pizza place and drugstore opened last week. (They moved their stuff out of the way, saved most of their inventory). Discount store; didn't prepare and didn't start cleanup immediately. They are still closed, still cleaning and now have to deal with mold issues, so the EPA is involved in their cleanup.

My point BTW is this: We all had time to prepare for this. Some did, many didn't.

any new news?

6 Weeks later

TRAINS STILL CUT OFF:

CSX:

[link to shipcsx.com]

Norfolk Southern:

[link to www.nscorp.com]

Paulsboro, NJ Train Derailment:

[link to philadelphia.cbslocal.com]

A Main artery from the South where shipments were diverted from.

Effect?

Bloomberg:

[link to www.bloomberg.com]

Zero Hedge:

[link to www.zerohedge.com]

Only 3-4 days of October were from Sandy and NY Harbor closing.

Wait for the November numbers.

Also add that the Mississippi is virtually closed and we had the LA/Long Beach Port Strike for about a week.

River:

[link to www.isciencetimes.com]

Strike:

[link to www.huffingtonpost.com]