Truck drivers in Brazil are on strike, in response to high fuel prices. In the past, these strikes have lasted a few hours; it has now been several days, and the situation is escalating. Reports from our colleagues at exporter Stockler advanced from the expectation of a 30-hour strike, to major highways being nearly at a standstill, gas stations running out of fuel and—as of Friday morning—a halt to all cargo vehicles. Even delivery cars are being stopped.
Consequently, coffees currently headed to the port will experience delivery delays.
But, we’ve got you covered! Coffees already on the water will arrive as planned. And, fresh-crop shipments from Brazil have been arriving at four of our warehouses. Please see below for details (accurate as of May 25). And as ever, feel free to be in touch with questions: traders.iacus@nkg.coffee.
GREEN ROOM/SEATTLE
Brazil Natural 17/18 Oberon
Peanut, baker’s chocolate, lime acidity, medium body.
274 59kg bags. Arrived May 14
190 59kg bags. AFLOAT, ETA June 3
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ANNEX/SAN LEANDRO, CA
Brazil Natural 17/18 Oberon
Peanut, baker’s chocolate, lime acidity, medium body.
138 59kg bags. Arrived April 7 (P5472)
73 59kg bags. Arrived April 7 (P5473)
39 59kg bags. Arrived April 13 (P5208)
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CONTINENTAL/NJ
Brazil Natural 17/18 Oberon
Peanut, baker’s chocolate, lime acidity, medium body.
217 59kg bags. Arrived March 13 (P5476)
293 59kg bags. Arrived March 15 (P5601)
Brazil Natural 14/16 Oberon
Nutty, soft sweetness, medium body.
242 59kg bags. Arrived March 19 (P5600)
Brazil Força Café Dirlene Ailton
Dark chocolate, hazelnut, light, winey acidity.
18 59kg bags. Arrived March 14 (P5486)
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DUPUY/HOUSTON
Brazil Natural 17/18 Oberon
Peanut, baker’s chocolate, lime acidity, medium body.
26 59kg bags. Arrived April 10 (P5603)
Brazil Natural 17/18 Fazenda Lagoa
Chocolate, walnut, light sweetness, medium body.
61 60kg bags. Arrived Feb. 22 (P5161)
186 60kg bags. Arrived Feb. 16 (P5165)
