Warehouses at Ports of Houston & Savannah at Record Levels

Gulf ports are not experiencing the horrific congestion issues seen in the West. Fleetwood Port Logistics, out of Houston and Savannah, that deals primarily in break bulk steel products, has seen little to no congestion at the primary discharge terminal of North City Docks, Port of Houston. There has been some congestion at the smaller private terminals causing diversion of vessels to the North City Docks.

Fleetwood general manager, Joe Chapman, however, is keeping an eye on trucking. “Trucking, flatbed, availability has improved immensely since Thanksgiving, however I expect this to be temporary as the entire industrial and manufacturing component slows in our segment during this time. Rates are starting to be pressured from their peaks of last year, but carriers are holding their ground anticipating increased demand as building starts again and their being a continued shortage of trucks during these peak seasons.”