Congestion hits Port of New York and New Jersey as Covid cases spike
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
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
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 Israel-Palestine conflict has raised significant alarm about the possibility of disruptions in the global supply chain. This ongoing dispute has triggered concerns over potential bottlenecks in shipping, surging freight rates, and unpredictable delivery schedules, all of which present a substantial hurdle to the smooth operation of worldwide supply networks. Additionally, the lack of clarity…
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
As long-staying cargo in the ports reduces further, the Ports of LA and LB have now delayed the introduction of container dwell fees until at least 28 January. Source: Seatrade Maritime
Maersk will launch a new intermodal service this week that will connect Korea, Japan and China to the Kaliningrad Region in Russia, the Baltic countries, and Poland through Trans-Siberian. Source: Container News