Ida loses strength, but leaves damage in Louisiana and impact on trucking

The passage of Hurricane Ida through the Gulf of Mexico this weekend left at least one death, 1 million people without electricity and cars and buildings destroyed. The worst-affected state was Louisiana (picture), which, according to CNN, had never been hit by such a strong hurricane — leaving Atlantic, Ida reached the state’s coast at around 240 km/h.

Weakened, the hurricane has reverted to being a tropical storm and now heads East, but leaves a trail of damage behind, impacting various economic activities such as road and maritime LCL transport.

Craft USA, which also offers highway services in the south of the United States, foresees temporary effects on LTL and FTL services, respectively consolidated and full trucking, as well as on the delivery of LCL services. Cargoes in transit through Texas, Louisiana and other states crossing to Miami can be affected by rains and winds.

Craft studies the situation to keep its customers informed and offer possible alternatives, if necessary.