Wine and Spirits Shippers Association Inc.

10/27/2026

Port strikes in France AND Italy on Fri, Oct 30. French unions plan a 24-hr action that could delay container handling, shift vessel schedules, and disrupt trucking and rail, on top of the existing Le Havre backlog. Plan ahead for delays.

French trade unions will hold new strike actions at French ports on Friday, October 30, expected to last 24 hours. This falls on the same day as the planned port terminal strike in Italy. What to e…

10/26/2026

Italy port terminal strike set for Fri, Oct 30 — main ports expected to close, so plan for delays. Le Havre’s terminals are resuming after the IT outage: imports out since 10/20, exports accepted since 10/21 (vessels departing within 5 days only).

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Italy Port Terminal Strike Planned for Friday, October 30 Port terminal workers in Italy have called a strike for this Friday, October 30, by several trade unions. The strike date appears to be con…

10/21/2026

Great day at the Port of NY/NJ! WSSA members heard from Maher Terminals, PORT AUTHORITY of NY & NJ , CBP, Alliance International, VOS Selections and Sea-Intelligence on tariffs, drawback, port growth and the shipping outlook. Thank you to all our hosts and speakers!

On October 20, WSSA members had the opportunity to visit the Port of NY-NJ, the largest port complex on the East Coast. Frank Capo, SVP Commercial at Maher Terminals, opened the day with an overvie…

10/20/2026

Two disruptions: The Mendoza-Chile crossing (Paso Los Libertadores) is closed for weather, with snow and wind forecast all week. And the Italy trucker strike (10/16-21) has expanded across all of southern Italy. Expect delays in both regions.

South America: The Paso Los Libertadores / Cristo Redentor border crossing between Mendoza and Chile has closed due to adverse weather in the high mountain area, following forecasts and technical r…

10/16/2026

Added Speaker for Our October 20th Port Event!

We are excited to have Victor Owen Schwartz, Founder of VOS Selections, join us on Tuesday. Victor will share his experience fighting and winning the battle to overturn the IEEPA tariffs. There is a lot coming down the pike in 2027 and you will hear about it at our port event next week.

Update: Added Speaker for Our October 20 Port Event We are excited to have Victor Owen Schwartz, Founder of VOS Selections, join us on Tuesday. Victor will share his experience fighting and winning…

10/16/2026

FMC proposes fees and import limits on Spain (olive oil, not w**e or spirits), IEEPA class certified, Canada bans stay, Irish strike Oct 21, Le Havre terminal closed, Rhine low water, Hormuz attacks. Read more here:

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FMC Proposes Remedies Against Spain Over Port Restrictions The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has found that Spain created unfavorable shipping conditions by denying U.S.-flagged v…

10/09/2026

WEEKLY GLOBAL UPDATE

Canada alcohol ban in effect (bulk spirits exempt). CIT certifies class for finally liquidated IEEPA refunds, no individual lawsuit needed. German port strike averted. Rhine back at zero. Irish customs strike Oct 14. Suez reopening.

Canada: Ban on Canadian Alcohol with the Exception of Certain Bulk ProductsThe ban on Canadian w**e, spirits, and b**r has now been in place since September 29, prohibiting almost all beverage alco…

10/09/2026

The CIT certified a class action covering importers who paid IEEPA duties 2/1/25-2/19/26 and haven’t sued. If upheld, refunds on finally liquidated entries could follow, but this isn’t a refund order yet.

On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade certified a class action in Freestyle World, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, covering importers of record that paid IEEPA dutie…

10/06/2026

Foreign producers can now submit 2027 CBMA tax benefit assignments in myTTB (deadline 3/31/28; remaining 2026 assignments due 3/31/27). FDA Food Facility Registration renewals are open through 12/31/26 — unrenewed registrations expire.

2027 CBMA assignments: Foreign producers may submit 2027 CBMA tax benefit assignments in myTTB as of October 1, 2026. The deadline for 2027 assignments is March 31, 2028. Importers should remind su…

10/05/2026

WSSA's annual PONYNJ briefing & terminal tour is Oct 20! Space is limited! RSVP at [email protected]