{"id":9686,"date":"2026-01-26T07:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/?p=9686"},"modified":"2026-01-26T17:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:37:07","slug":"customer-advisory-winter-storm-impacts-u-s-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/2026\/01\/customer-advisory-winter-storm-impacts-u-s-operations","title":{"rendered":"Customer Advisory: Winter Storm Impacts U.S. Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>January 26, 2026,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dear Valued Customer,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As reported in the media, a major winter storm\u2014\u201cWinter Storm Fern\u201d\u2014has disrupted transportation networks across the Central, South and East of the United States. The storm has brought heavy snow, sleet, ice, and record low temperatures. Frigid temperatures are expected across all mentioned USA regions for the next few days.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9687 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Winter-Truck-e1769473829387-300x236.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Winter-Truck-e1769473829387-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Winter-Truck-e1769473829387.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>Overall, the storm is expected to continue causing supply chain delays, infrastructure strain, and short\u2011term freight rate increases as carriers, shippers, and relief organizations work through widespread weather\u2011driven disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Potential impacts include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Closure and limited operations with service delays,<\/li>\n<li>Unsafe roads causing delays or stoppage in some areas, and\/or<\/li>\n<li>Overall transit delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please be advised that APL Logistics is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed. If you have any questions, please get in touch with your APL Logistics representative.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>APL Logistics<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a class=\"button btn-with-arrow-right btn-white\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Winter-Storm-in-NAM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to download the advisory<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About APL Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APL Logistics is a leading global supply chain logistics provider focused on order management. With over four decades of experience, we offer innovative, end-to-end supply chain solutions across various industries. With a strategic balance of our world-class account management teams, proprietary digital solutions, and an extensive network, APL Logistics&#8217; Order Management will enable your business to stand out, adapt faster, and execute more efficiently than your competitors.<\/p>\n<p>The APL Logistics group of companies has a global network covering all major markets and is backed by a multinational workforce. APL Logistics Ltd is a member of the Kintetsu World Express group, a global logistics services provider. For more information, visit <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">www.apllogistics.com<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>email us at <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"mailto:global_marketing@apllogistics.com\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">global_marketing@apllogistics.com<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0and connect with us on <span style=\"color: #0048bb;\"><a style=\"color: #0048bb;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/apl-logistics\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/apllogistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>, and<span style=\"color: #0048bb;\"> <a style=\"color: #0048bb;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCuug_byXnTKE9jTcRc6Snnw\/videos\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Customer Advisory: 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