Many states in the United States have entered a state of emergency again. This time it is not because of the epidemic, but because of a "once-in-a-hundred-year" snowstorm...
The snow and wind in the United States these days have causedNew York terminal operations have been suspended, and an Amazon warehouse (Eastern United States) has been temporarily closed.Land and air transportation in parts of the United States are facing suspension.
The snowstorm also boosted sales of this type of product, when other sellers are unable to ship goods, sellers selling such goods will have to laugh.
The Northeastern United States encounters a "deadly" snowstorm, and many places implement a state of emergency
On February 1, affected by the "northeast storm", heavy snowfall occurred in New York State and other places, and at least four people died as a result.
This snowfall is the worst snowstorm in New York City in five years.Affected by this, New York State issued an emergency travel ban, some subway services were suspended, and hundreds of flights were cancelled., residents were asked to stay indoors as much as possible, and multiple vaccination sites were forced to close.
Currently, New York City has declared a state of emergency. All non-essential travel will be restricted, schools will be closed, and nearly 80% of flights will be cancelled. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on people to stay at home. "This winter storm will bring dangerously high winds and heavy snow."
At the same time, affected by the snowstorm, many counties and cities in New Jersey, New York State, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and other places declared a state of emergency.
The impact of this winter storm extends from Georgia to Maine, nearly 70 million Americans will be affected, and large-scale snowfall is expected to reach 20cm. In addition, the governor of New York also said that there will be another extreme weather on Friday.
New York Terminal and Amazon US East First Warehouse Suspend Operations
Due to the impact of the blizzard, the New York Port Department stated that on February 2, the blizzard brought heavy snow and strong winds of 40-45 miles.Container terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey remain closed amid a snowstorm.
According to an announcement issued by the Maher terminal, the largest container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey:
Due to the severe winter storm, the docks and empty warehouses at the terminal will cease operations on February 3. In addition, normal operations at the gate will resume at 6 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, and Maher Terminal will be open on Saturday, February 6, and Sunday, February 7, to receive imported dry cargo and empty containers.
In addition, the Port of Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) in New Jersey, AMP Terminal Elizabeth Port (AMPT) and Global Container Terminals in New York were closed on February 1.
On January 28, Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk said in an advisory report to customers that waiting times for ships at the terminal had reached 24-48 hours before the blizzard hit the area.
Maersk also said in a report on February 2 that New Jersey container terminals PNCT and PMPT will open on Saturday, February 6, to make up for the two days of closure.
In addition to the suspension of operations at multiple container terminals in New York, an Amazon warehouse in the East United States also "bowed its head" to the blizzard and chose to suspend operations.
On February 3rd local time, firefighters were dispatched to the central and eastern United States.Muhlenberg County, Kentucky = Amazon Fulfillment Center at 1002 Park Road, they were worried that the building's roof would collapse under the weight of the snow.
"There was concern that the roof would take on the snow and the structural integrity would be compromised," said Mulrumbuir County Fire Department Chief Larry Moyer, who was at the scene.
All employees working at the time were safely removed from the building, and operations at the Amazon warehouse have been suspended.
Some freight forwarders and sellers have begun to worry about whether their goods on the road will be affected and whether they can be delivered on time because the snowstorm covers a relatively large area. However, due to the impact of the snowstorm this week, logistics and transportation in related areas will be delayed. , sellers and freight forwarders can pay attention to local news in a timely manner.
Search volume for such products soared by 2850% during the snowstorm
Every snowstorm will boost the sales of regular products such as cold protection, skiing, and snow cleaning. Under the influence of the recent snowstorm in the United States, the sales performance of these products has been particularly outstanding. In addition, business opportunities have also emerged for some unconventional supplies.
1. Searches for children’s snow equipment surged 2580%
Currently, many states in the United States have announced the suspension of offline classes in primary and secondary schools. Many parents and students said that after finishing online classes at home, they still have time to go out for snowball fights and sledding, which is a lot of fun.
Google Trends shows that in the past 30 days, the search popularity of snow in the United States suddenly skyrocketed on January 28, once reaching a high of 100. Along with the search popularity of snow, the search volume of snow gear for kids has increased.
Google Trends shows that in the past 30 days,Searches for children’s snow equipment soared 2850%. Among them, the search volume of goggles in the sports equipment category increased by 100%.
"My kids love theseSki goggles, we don't ski, we just had some icy snow storms.We use them to play in the snow and walk to the bus stop. ” commented one buyer on one of the ski goggles.
2. Snow shovel sales surged by nearly 700% on Amazon
According to relevant predictions, the amount of snowfall in this snowstorm in the United States will reach 2 inches per hour (the data varies slightly depending on the location). Although it is very warm to stay indoors, Americans who are free-spirited by nature and like to have fun outdoors, how can they be obedient? in the room. In order to go out, you have to clear the snow.
According to foreign media reports, in the past 24 hours,An innovative snow shovelThe sales performance is very good.Sales on Amazon surged 673%.People who own this product call it a "godsend" and they love itWith its double handle design, it minimizes back, shoulder and neck pain.
One 60-year-old buyer commented: "I ordered five and I've shoveled hundreds of pounds of snow and I gotta tell you, I'll never use a 'regular' snow shovel again!"
3. Pet calming vests are in demand during blizzards
Usually when we talk about snowstorm products, the first thing that comes to mind are snow shovels, goggles, etc., but now there are business opportunities for some unconventional supplies, and sellers can pay attention to them.
Recently, some American netizens said that their puppy is of mixed race, so it is prone to fear and anger. He hunches or hides under his pillow when someone rings the doorbell, and like most puppies, he is afraid of sirens, fireworks, and storms.
While calming treatments help a little, for really bad storms like the blizzards the East Coast is currently throwing, we prefer to wrap it up in a jacket specifically designed to soothe anxious puppies.
It is reported that the jacket is actually a weighted dog blanket. It applies gentle, steady pressure (just like your weighted blanket) to help calm your puppy down in stressful situations. Not only is it suitable for storms, but your puppy can also take it with you to the vet and on trips.
“Oh my gosh, this cloth is a life-saving gift from God,” one adopter shared.
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