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 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
Shipping containers move 95% of the worldwide cargo. The major shipping companies worldwide play a vital role in moving these cargoes across geographies. Shipping lines carry the responsibility of moving critical and essential goods across the globe; every economy is highly dependent on them. In America, maritime vessels account for 40% of U.S. international trade…
The Port of Singapore maintained its position as the world’s busiest transhipment port in 2021, with record-high container traffic of 37.5 million TEU. Source: Container News
100+ companies and associations representing the US agricultural industry are demanding a bill addressing ‘unreasonable ocean carrier practices that are undermining US export competitiveness.’ Source: The Loadstar
A record 7.2m TEU was added to the global container equipment fleet last year, taking it to 50.5m TEU, driven by unprecedented demand from ocean carriers and logistics operators. Source: The Loadstar
China is known for its manufacturing and shipping capabilities. It has a long coastline that is dotted with various harbours and small ports, which are used for a variety of purposes, including trading, fishing, and shipping. China is one of the world’s largest importers, with its ports serving as major hubs for the transport of…