Dalian, the latest China port to be hit by Covid
Dalian is the latest port city in China to detect the Omicron variant. As a result, forwarders have warned of more shipping delays in the countdown to the Chinese New Year.
Source: The Loadstar
The state government of California has moved to lease six off-dock properties, with a standing capacity of some 20,000 containers as part of a plan to ease congestion. Source: The Loadstar
Two additional container berths at Ningbo-Zhoushan port have been opened temporarily for international vessels to reduce the pressure on container cargo handling. Source: Seatrade Maritime
As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, the increasing new COVID outbreaks in China could lead to further global supply chain disruptions, the reason why experts are talking more about supply chain issues 2023 and how to deal with these challenges. China is a crucial player in the global economy and a key…
Yantian port lowered the cut-off time for receiving outbound containers since Wednesday, claiming delayed ship arrivals have caused containers to pile up in its yard. Source: The Loadstar
Foreign container lines claim there’s an increase in direct port loadings at Indian ports due to improved cargo aggregation opportunities, presented by the modified cabotage policy. Source: The Loadstar
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