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UPDATE 2 – U.S. EAST COAST SEVERE WEATHER ADVISORY
Sep 11, 2017Severe weather conditions have been reported throughout the Southeast United States over the past 24 hours as a result of Hurricane Irma. Nearly 6 million people are without electricity in … read more
SPECIAL ADVISORY – HURRICANE IRMA
Sep 08, 2017Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall in the Southeastern United States over the next 48 hours, threatening a significant impact on transportation logistics in the region. The below assessment … read more
UPDATE 4 – SITUATION IN THE U.S. GULF COAST
Sep 01, 2017The below update is based on information on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey available from the media and industry sources as of 12:00pm EDT on September 1, 2017. Air: Houston’s … read more
UPDATE ON THE SITUATION IN THE U.S. GULF COAST
Aug 31, 2017The below update is based on information on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey available from the media and industry sources as of 11:30am EDT on August 31, 2017. Over 51 … read more
OFFICE CLOSURE FOR LABOR DAY
Aug 30, 2017Compass Forwarding’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The offices will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5. … read more
UPDATE ON THE SITUATION IN THE U.S. GULF COAST
Aug 29, 2017The below update is based on information on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey available from the media and industry sources as of 9:52am EDT on August 29, 2017: The Houston … read more
SEVERE WEATHER – UPDATE ON SITUATION IN HOUSTON
Aug 28, 2017The Houston Metropolitan Area and the broader Gulf Coast of Texas are continuing to experience heavy rain and flooding as a result of Hurricane Harvey. The storm has produced some … read more
COMPASS HAULS WORLD’S LARGEST LASER
Jul 18, 2017(Jamaica, NY) Project-logistics firm Compass Forwarding has completed the door-to-door movement of the world’s largest metal fabrication laser. The project involved ocean freight and trucking haulage of the 79,000-pound machine … read more
STAYING AHEAD OF GLOBAL SERVICE DISRUPTIONS
Jun 30, 2017The Compass team is closely monitoring global disruptions to ocean freight booking systems and port terminal operations caused by a cyberattack this week. The fallout of the attack includes disruptions … read more
OFFICES CLOSED ON TUESDAY, JULY 4
Jun 30, 2017Compass Forwarding’s offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of the Independence Day holiday in the United States. The offices will re-open on Wednesday, July 5. The … read more