Forwarders in boycott threat over increased handling charges in UK
Forwarders are threatening to stop using airlines whose handlers have very high charges in the UK following a severe increase in storage prices.
Source: The Loadstar
The Port of New York and New Jersey has been hit with congestion due to a spike in the number of port workers in quarantine for Covid-19. Source: Seatrade Maritime
The country’s testing rules, combined with a lack of test kits for transport workers, has skyrocketed staff shortages in container logistics, putting the sector under strain. Source: The Loadstar
About 1,700 dockworkers at West Coast ports have tested positive for Covid-19 in January alone, stretching capacity at the country’s busiest gateway for shipping containers. Source: Supply Chain Brain
Shanghai port recorded the highest container volume in 2021 with a 3% growth YoY, maintaining its position as the busiest port for 12 consecutive years. Source: Seatrade Maritime
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted 5-0 to extend the container dwell fee programme meant to reduce congestion at the LA and LB ports until 29 April. Source: Seatrade Maritime
To promote the US exports and curb carriers’ power over bot container service and equipment fees charged to shippers, the U.S. Senate introduced a new, flexible version of the bill on Thursday. Source: Logistics Insider