Heavy winter storms in the North Atlantic are affecting shipping between Europe and North America

Exceptional weather conditions in the North Atlantic are leading to significant disruptions for shipments from Europe to North America. Winter storms with waves reaching up to 12 meters are having a major impact on shipping schedules.

Ports on the North American East Coast, particularly Halifax (HAL), St. John (SJB), Montreal (MTR), New York (NYC) and Baltimore (BAL), are most affected. Connections to other U.S. ports, such as Norfolk (ORF), Charleston (CHS), Houston (HOU), may also experience disruptions. Current sea conditions make safe passage through the affected Atlantic region challenging.

As a result, shippers in Europe and North America should expect delays, operational challenges, and potential additional costs in the coming weeks. Shipping lines are responding with extended transit times and short-term schedule changes.

We are closely monitoring the situation and staying in regular contact with our partners to minimize the impact on our customers. Relevant updates and specific effects on individual shipments will be communicated promptly.

For questions or more information, please reach out to your EgeTrans representative. You can also track the current status of your shipment anytime using our shipment tracking tool, ET Connect.