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
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
Australia is set to re-open its doors to international tourists next week, paving the way for a welcome boost to airfreight capacity. Source: The Loadstar
The port has launched operations of a new 100,000 tonnes-class large size container berth at the Jintang port area which will be 340 metres long and 59 metres wide. Source: Seatrade Maritime
The French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for cargoes transferred from Europe to several ports of America. Source: Container News
Container line schedule reliability dropped from 78% in 2019 to 63.9% in 2020, and then to 35.8% in 2021, marking a staggering drop from the pre-2020 levels. Source: Container News
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