Falcon Maritime and Aviation

08/30/2021

LOGISTICS ADVISORY: HURRICANE IDA

Hurricane Ida struck the state of Louisiana Sunday as a category 4 storm, causing severe weather through the Southeast US as the storm moves inland as a tropical storm. The storm is considered one of the worst in the region’s history, and is having numerous effects on logistics operations both in the Southeast and nationally.

• Infrastructure Outages: Significant power and cellular network outages in the effected area – specifically New Orleans, where there is reportedly a complete loss of electrical power city-wide. Some areas of the state are completely flooded with unpassable roads. Any logistics operations in Louisiana should be considered disrupted at this time.

• Port Operations: Terminals have closed today at the Ports of New Orleans and Mobile

• Airport Operations: 90% of departures and 95% of arrivals to New Orleans International Airport have been cancelled today according to FlightAware. Cancellations and delays are also affecting operations at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport

• National Impact: An already stressed trucking market in the US will be further strained by demand for trucking equipment to assist with emergency services, recovery, and relief operations. The availability and price of fuel elsewhere in the US are also likely to be affected by the storm

Please continue to monitor the Falcon newsfeed for the most recent information on logistics updates in the United States.

Image from U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Hurricane Center

04/30/2021

U.S. TRUCKING MARKET IN FLUX AS DOT INSPECTIONS LOOM

With annual U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) safety inspections scheduled for the week of May 2, customers should expect further disruptions to an already volatile inland transportation market. Each year, the number of available drivers and trailers in the market drops during inspections week, causing rates to temporarily spike. Inspections week – also known as Blitz Week – involves random checkpoints being set up around the country verifying compliance with DOT trucking regulations. Many drivers avoid driving during Blitz Week, restricting capacity.

Falcon is closely monitoring these disruptions in the market and is working with clients to find the best solution for their transportation needs during this period of increased market volatility.

02/18/2021

SEVERE WEATHER ADVISORY

Falcon Maritime and Aviation remains operational through the winter storm

Seventy percent (70%) of the United States is experiencing snowfall and ice as severe winter weather effects large portions of the country. This is an unusually large storm that is bringing winter weather to parts of the country that typically do not receive snow, ice, or freezing temperatures and may not have the resources to deal with this weather. Many areas – particularly in Texas – do not have access to basic utilities such as electricity, heat, and potable water at this time.

As of midday Eastern Time on Thursday, there were 414 delays and 456 flight cancellations in the United States reported by FlightAware. The most severely affected airports were DFW, ORD, IAH, IAD, ATL, JFK, and EWR.

Port facilities on the East and Gulf coasts have closed due to the weather – including in New York/New Jersey, Baltimore, and Houston.

Hazardous road conditions have restricted trucking operations throughout the Northeast, East Coast, Midwest, South, and Gulf Coast. Disruptions should also be expected to rail service throughout the country.

Our customer service teams will remain operational through the storm to respond to your inquiries and to advise shipment status. Please understand though that these storms will present disruptions to transport that are outside of our control. We will do our utmost to keep you informed of these developments and to ensure your shipments are properly managed.

02/01/2021

SEVERE WEATHER ADVISORY - WINTER STORM ORLENA

***Falcon Maritime and Aviation remains operational through Winter Storm Orlena.***

Severe weather caused by Winter Storm Orlena is causing logistics disruptions throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest United States. Up to two feet (61 centimeters) is expected in parts of the Northeast, with 12-18 inches expected in the New York City-area. As of Saturday, the storm had already left over a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest.

The storm is expected to continue through Wednesday in the Northeast, causing significant snowfall and high winds to a large portion of the country. States of emergency have been declared in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The storm is restricting the movement of cargo by land up the East Coast from Washington, DC through New England, and as far west as Wisconsin. It is also disrupting flight operations. As of Monday morning, 109 flights were canceled at the New York City-area airports, as well as 25 cancellations and 32 delays at Washington, DC-area airports – according to Flight Aware.

Port terminals in New York and Baltimore have been closed.

Please continue to monitor the Falcon e-mail alerts for the latest information on Winter Storm Orlena.

-Sources: The Weather Channel, Flight Aware, industry sources

12/11/2020

Experiencing supply chain problems? You're not alone. Our Logistics Market Update is your guide to the capacity issues that are challenging global shipping. You can also see what Falcon is doing to help our clients navigate these obstacles.

2020 continues to post challenges to US and global supply chain.

11/23/2020

Port congestion may be at its worst in Southern California, but it is impacting ocean ports and rail ramps across the US. Our operations team is closely monitoring this fluid situation to mitigate the impact on our clients' supply chains as much as possible. This includes working daily with carriers to identify available capacity, and to bypass the worst-effected ports and ramps when possible.

11/12/2020

This Thursday we're throwing way back to the 1950s. Fresh out of military service, our founder Joe Shelala started a business exporting Piper training planes to Europe. With some creative thinking, he revolutionized aerospace logistics by becoming the first to ship an airframe by commercial air cargo.

To learn more about our history of innovation for the aerospace industry, visit http://www.compassfwd.com/about-compass/history/

10/14/2020

Today we are proud to announce that our Middle East subsidiary - Falcon Express Maritime and Aviation - has been selected to represent the Aerospace Logistics Group (ALG) in Saudi Arabia.

With offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, Falcon has been a leader in aerospace logistics in the Kingdom for over 20 years and has been trusted with supporting the leading airlines, MROs and airline catering companies in the country.

ALG was founded in 2007 as a group of freight forwarders with expertise in transporting aerospace equipment around the world. Today the group has partners in 45 countries with 24/7 AOG support.

Compass Forwarding is an existing member of ALG covering markets in the United States.

08/21/2020

C-check and overhaul logistics management are a key part of our tailored aerospace services. This week, we supported a Boeing 747 overhaul by transporting two Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines from Miami to Kansas City. Solution included simultaneous transport on specialty trailers and high-value insurance coverage.

For aerospace logistics support you can trust, contact [email protected]

08/11/2020

BEIRUT CONTAINER TERMINAL RE-OPENS

The container terminal at the Port of Beirut has reopened after last Tuesday’s explosion, according to reports. The re-opening follows a week of vessels diverting to other regional ports – mainly Tripoli – as a result of the explosion that destroyed much of the port and surrounding area.

At least one container vessel has already called the terminal, with others scheduled to follow this week.

08/06/2020

ADVISORY – BEIRUT PORT EXPLOSION

Falcon Maritime and Aviation is closely monitoring Tuesday’s tragic explosion at the Port of Beirut. Our thoughts are with the people of Lebanon as they face immense new challenges.

Reporting indicates that extensive damage has been done to the port complex, its infrastructure, and offices. Several container carriers have already announced service changes, with more expected to follow:

• CMA CGM: Beirut calls suspended – shipments diverting to Tripoli and other regional ports
• Hapag-Lloyd: Beirut calls suspended – shipments diverting to Damietta and Tripoli
• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): Beirut calls suspended

Please continue to monitor the Falcon newsfeed on social media for additional updates, or contact the Falcon customer service team for the most up-to-date information on service options.

08/03/2020

COMPASS AND ALG COMPLETE MULTIMODAL HELICOPTER MOVEMENT FROM GERMANY TO TEXAS

The Aerospace Logistics Group (ALG) completed the door-to-door movement of an Airbus EC 135 helicopter from Munich, Germany to Plantersville, TX in July – marking yet another successful airframe movement for the network.

ALG members Talkcargo, Compass Forwarding, and Quick Cargo Service (QCS) collaborated on the project, providing end-to-end white-glove support. The network tailored a unique routing for the shipment to balance the client’s budgetary needs with a strict deadline. This involved a containerized ocean freight solution using a rapid-transit sailing from Bremerhaven to New York, with a dedicated specialized truck from New York to Texas. The group also managed all customs clearance formalities in the United States to ensure timely processing.

The ALG is a network of specialty aerospace logistics companies providing around-the-clock services to the aerospace industry in over 50 countries worldwide.