As Hurricane Milton reached landfall last night in various parts of coastal Florida, safety is paramount for everyone, of course. That said, Logistics Management has provided an overview below of what is happening with various freight transportation carriers, providers and ports. The statements below are directly from company websites to keep you informed in a brief and concise manner. Please be careful out there for the next few days.
ArcBest: The company said that due to Hurricane Milton, delays may be realized at the following locations in this link.
FedEx: “We are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida. Our top priorities are the safety and well-being of our team members, as well as providing our customers with the highest level of service possible.
Delays and disruptions are possible for inbound and outbound shipments in markets along the West coast of Florida this week due to local conditions and restrictions.
Search or download affected cities, states and ZIP Codes. Please continue to check this page for updated information.
For specific shipment status information, please track your shipment at fedex.com. Residential recipients can enroll in FedEx Delivery Manager to stay informed of their shipment’s progress.
Consistent with the provisions of the FedEx Service Guide, shipments delayed due to hurricanes and tropical storms are not eligible for a refund or credit under the Money-Back Guarantee policy.”
UPS: “UPS services in the southern part of the U.S., specifically Florida, may be impacted by Hurricane Milton. While UPS facilities are providing pickup and delivery services as conditions permit, some delays are possible.
We will work to ensure the safety of our employees while minimizing effects on service. Contingency plans are in place to help ensure that shipments arrive at their final destinations as quickly as possible.
Note that the UPS Service Guarantee does not apply to shipments affected by this weather event.”
XPO: “We are monitoring the path of Hurricane Milton closely. As the storm clears out, we’ll assess damages and review what we can do to service our customers. As of this morning, these facilities are closed: Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Lakeland, FL; Miami, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; and Pompano Beach, FL.
Our thoughts go out to everyone in the path of this storm. The safety of our customers, employees and their families remains our top priority, and we will continue to keep you updated. For 24/7 access to weather and service alerts, please use this weather and service alerts page. You can also sign up to receive customized alerts here.”
CSX: This was issued by the company on October 9: “In preparation for these impacts, CSX is implementing comprehensive safety protocols and preparing our network to ensure operational continuity. We have relocated all CSX locomotives and cars from low-lying areas in Tampa and rerouted them from areas expected to be affected. Operations will continue into and out of Waycross from north, east, and west directions. We have staged several trains at Baldwin, Florida, to be ready to run south once service is restored and will continue operating into and out of the intermodal ramps at Jacksonville.
Several support teams equipped with specialized, hi-rail capable track-hoes are strategically positioned for rapid response to anticipated downed trees and power outages in the Wildwood, Lakeland, and Tampa Subdivisions. Additionally, replacement gates are on standby, and over 300 generators are staged in Florida to support power restoration after the storm.
We will keep you informed of any developments or changes affecting our operations. Please monitor CSX Customer Advisories and Intermodal-specific Real-Time Service Advisories for updates, and notify your CSX contact of any site closures or changes in local service needs due to the weather.
For assistance, the CSX Customer Solutions team is available for information and questions regarding your shipments. Contact them at 1-877-ShipCSX (1-877-744-7279). For Carload assistance, select option 2, followed by 1, 5. For Intermodal assistance, choose 2, followed by 2, 2. Alternatively, submit a Shipment Problem Resolution request at www.shipcsx.com.”
