U.S. line logistics is severely disrupted, and 30 states across the United States have issued warnings

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The United States is facing a massive winter storm that could have widespread impacts.

According to the emergency warning issued by the National Weather Service on January 22, a powerful winter storm will hit most parts of the continental United States starting on January 23 and will last until the 25th. This weather system will bring heavy snowfall, sleet, freezing rain and severe cold, which may have a serious impact on the transportation logistics system and port operations across the United States.

The storm has a huge impact. About 160 million people in the United States have received winter storm or severe cold weather warnings. More than 30 states have issued warnings, and more than a dozen of them have declared a state of emergency, including Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and other states. Affected by the extreme weather, residents in many places have begun to stock up on supplies.

When it comes to transportation, the storm is expected to bring challenges on multiple fronts.

Highway freight will take an immediate hit, with major interstates likely to be disrupted by downed trees, broken utility poles and road closures caused by ice, snow and freezing rain. According to industry analysts, this will not only cause transportation delays, but may also lead to long-term interruptions in truck transportation, with transportation times expected to be extended by 24 to 48 hours or more.

Railway transportation is also under pressure. Major railway companies in the eastern United States have issued operational warnings, pointing out that lines in the southern and mid-Atlantic regions may be affected by snowfall and freezing rain. In addition, severe cold weather may cause congestion at freight terminals and affect the turnover of intermodal cargo. Air transportation has also been affected, with hundreds of domestic flights canceled on January 23 and 24.

Port operations and offshore operations are expected to face significant difficulties. Meteorological conditions such as reduced visibility, accumulation of ice and snow, etc., will affect the efficiency of ship piloting, berthing and terminal operations. Major port access and terminal operations from the Gulf Coast to the southeastern United States are at risk of disruption, and north-south cargo movement may be intermittently hindered.

The subsequent impact of this storm on the overall logistics chain may last for a long time. Many mainstream logistics service providers and media have issued early warnings, pointing out that serious delays may occur in more than 30 states across the United States. For goods that cannot be delivered between now and the weekend, service restoration may have to wait until next week. Persistent cold temperatures will slow cleanup efforts after the storm, black ice that forms overnight will increase road hazards, and backlogs of cargo during the storm will continue to strain supply chains.

This winter storm is posing an all-round test to critical infrastructure in the United States. Traffic disruptions, restricted port operations, and logistics delays are intertwined. It is expected to have a significant impact on the shipment of goods to and from the United States in the near future. It is recommended that relevant cargo owners and logistics companies pay close attention to the latest developments released by carriers and ports, and make plans to deal with possible delays.