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Hurricane Rafael, which struck Cuba as a Category 3 storm, is not expected to hit the United States.

Hurricane Rafael is expected to take aim at the United States after making landfall in Cuba, but the storm’s possible intensity and damage to the U.S. coast remain unclear.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind for fleets considering to haul a load for FEMA or any other disaster relief project 

The International Longshoremen’s Association donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Helene Relief fund on Wednesday.

National Guard units from all over the U.S. are heading to North Carolina to assist victims of Tropical Storm Helene.

Ports along the Gulf Coast are assessing damage after Hurricane Francine smashed into Louisiana on Wednesday evening.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico could develop into a hurricane threatening coastal Louisiana and northern coastal Texas on Wednesday.

Ports in Houston and Galveston remain closed Tuesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Ports along the Texas Gulf Coast remained closed as Hurricane Beryl moved through the area Monday.

Ports prepare for Hurricane Beryl’s impact as the storm moves through Mexico and toward South Texas.

The first tropical storm warning of the 2024 hurricane season was issued Tuesday, as South Texas prepared for a storm that could cause flooding along the Gulf Coast.

NOAA released its May hurricane forecast, in which it spells out a warning to shippers to prepare for significant disruptions.

Florida’s ports and Eastern freight railroads are preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia’s arrival.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Idalia nears the Gulf Coast.

Union Pacific is seeking to bring operations back to normal at two of its California subdivisions that were hit by Tropical Storm Hilary.

Union Pacific’s Mojave and Yuma subdivisions are out of service due to high waters and mud over the tracks caused by Tropical Storm Hilary; electrical outages at some terminals are also impacting operations.

Nicole is forecast to move through Florida to Georgia on Thursday and then to the Carolinas on Friday.

One of the most interesting takeaways in the chart above details how traditional freight brokerages that have built and marketed their own apps have taken the lead in downloads over third-party load boards.

urricane season can frequently — and unexpectedly — change the trucking dynamic. Part of this involves the positioning of equipment in anticipation for hauling FEMA freight.

Hurricane Ian has shifted its track slightly east, with landfall now expected to be south of the Tampa Bay area.

The hurricane could hit central Florida later this week, causing Tampa-area port facilities to brace for Ian’s impact.

Hurricane relief trucking is filled with chaos and disruptions to normal operations and requires specialists that can handle the massive surges and lack of forward planning.

Forecasters at Colorado State University say 2022 will see an above-average number of hurricanes and tropical storms.

Impacts of climate change; extreme weather exacerbated supply chain crisis

Experts say 2021 was a “tough year” regarding impacts of climate change and extreme weather in the U.S.

For the second year in a row, all 21 storm names on the Atlantic primary list were used.

Lives and holiday travel were heavily impacted by these historic Thanksgiving Day storms.

The 21st named storm of the season is meandering around North Atlantic shipping lanes.

Truckers face delays in the Plains the next two days as the remnants of Hurricane Pamela approach the U.S. (video forecast included).

Hurricane Sam will disrupt some Atlantic shipping lanes throughout the week, but should avoid landfall.

Hurricane Sam will make big waves in Atlantic shipping lanes, but should avoid landfall.

Hurricane Sam will make big waves in Atlantic shipping lanes this weekend, gaining strength as it approaches the Caribbean.

The naming of hurricanes was changed in the 1950s to simplify their tracking and improve communication of storm information.

Truckers will hit delays as Nicholas continues to dump heavy rain from Louisiana to Florida. Flooding is possible.

Hurricane Larry is forecast to make landfall Friday night in eastern Canada, impacting the port city of St. John’s.

Hurricane Larry will keep Atlantic container ship captains on their toes this week as it heads toward Bermuda (forecast video included).

These are five of the worst hurricanes since the 1930s that have struck on or around Labor Day, causing death and damage.

State and local leaders have told people to leave parts of the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Ida likely approaches Sunday landfall.

The past week in social media images features a sticky Northwest truck spill, a raging California wildfire and more.

Carriers, shippers and receivers should begin preparing as Ida could be a major hurricane Sunday at landfall in the northern Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Henri could strengthen into a hurricane before making a potential New England landfall over the weekend.

After killing one person in Florida Wednesday, Tropical Storm Elsa will move up the East Coast over the next two days (forecast video included).

Tropical Storm Elsa will produce areas of wind and flood damage in the Southeast beginning Tuesday (forecast video included).

Tropical Storm Elsa has killed at least three people in the Caribbean and is eyeing the U.S. mainland (forecast video included).

Tropical Storm Elsa will slam Caribbean islands this weekend, followed by southern Florida early next week (forecast video included).

Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to slam some Caribbean islands this weekend, followed by southern Florida next week.

Powerful windstorms called derechos pose a serious threat to truckers, especially in the summer.

Pilots fly a fleet of specialized aircraft into hurricanes to advance science and save lives.

“It only takes one storm to devastate a community,” Ben Friedman, acting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration administrator, said of the 2021 hurricane season forecast.

With an above-average number of hurricanes in the forecast this year, nonprofit logistics groups are busy preparing to help.

From mist versus fog to hurricane versus typhoon, it can be practical and fun for drivers to know the differences between commonly misunderstood weather terms.

From hurricanes to earthquakes, natural disasters are featured in a number of films that truckers may enjoy on the road.

Weather-themed movies can be a great way for truckers to pass the time when they aren’t behind the wheel.

Blizzards, tornadoes and hurricanes have disrupted Thanksgiving weekends over the decades.

Record-tying 28th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could become a reality this weekend.

Ninth named storm of the 2020 season to hit the continental U.S. Wednesday. Expect minor to moderate disruptions in supply chains.

Third Gulf Coast hurricane of the season could hit the U.S. around midweek. Trucking capacity may tighten there for a while.

Commodity diesel prices are higher for the week but most of that gain came several days ago

Carriers and shippers should prepare for road and port closures in parts of the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.

Infrastructure can be damaged after a disaster, so the ability to know where something is without picking up the phone is important.

Sally’s dangerous storm surge and winds will slow down supply chains and freight flows this week.

The hurricane is expected to make landfall in the New Orleans area sometime Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Sally forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane early this week.

Truckers continue to supply ravaged Gulf Coast communities despite paid opportunity elsewhere. What should drivers expect upon reaching hurricane-affected areas?

Humanitarian logistics executive says much cleanup work lies ahead.

Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night, hitting the Gulf Coast somewhere near the Texas-Louisiana border.

Tropical weather alerts posted for parts of the U.S. with two land-falling hurricanes likely in the coming days.

For only the third time in recorded history, two named tropical cyclones could end up in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.

For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.

Atlantic hurricane season is staying busy with a well above average number of storms so far.

Experts “anticipate an above-normal probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline.”

Tropical storm conditions today from mid-Atlantic to New England.

Restrictions on commercial vessel movement could get tighter today.

Coast Guard setting restrictions at South Florida ports. Tropical storm conditions are likely this weekend.

Hurricane Hanna’s aftermath has temporarily halted freight movement on several routes in and out of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

Parts of Texas could get drenched with 4 to 8 inches of rain from a tropical storm expected to make landfall on Saturday.

Rare hurricane landfall in Hawaii possible this weekend, may disrupt supply chains for a couple days.

“We anticipate an above-normal probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline.”

Eighty percent chance of Tropical Storm Cristobal developing in Gulf of Mexico later this week. Could hit U.S. Gulf Coast.

“We anticipate an above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline.”

Major weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards, and historic flooding can produce immediate volatility as well as lasting effects on supply chains, depending on where they hit.

“Sebastien is now forecast to become a hurricane. In the satellite era…[only] 7 Atlantic hurricanes have formed after November 20.”

Suspicious weather brewing in the Caribbean. Disturbance could soon become the next named storm of the 2019 hurricane season.

“If there are 5G signals operating where we are trying to sense the atmosphere it makes it more complicated to use the good observations, the non-affected observations.”

Airlines, shipping lines, and cruise lines are beginning to arrive in the Bahamas with large shipments of relief supplies.

U.S. National Hurricane Center extends hurricane watch as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport closes in response to tropical storm-level winds.

Port Everglades has received approval to allow petroleum trucks to continue making deliveries to retail gas stations until early Monday morning or until winds reach 35 mph.

C.H. Robinson has executed thousands of shipments into Florida since Thursday.

Both retailers and FEMA are taking a wait-and-see approach to the storm at this time.

Miami saw the biggest increase in activity this week, followed by Cleveland and Newark.

A direct hit on both Freeport and Miami would compound fallout for ocean shipping.

Logistics and transport sector ramps up contingency plans for Hurricane Dorian, while continuing to operate until better forecasts are available.

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Brokers large and small report surges of water loads inbound to Florida.

Dorian could become a hurricane, slamming Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico soon. U.S. mainland could be next.

“We are thinking this [hurricane] season will be back-loaded.”