Singapore remains the world’s busiest transhipment port
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
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 Port of Los Angeles handled a record 10.7m TEU in 2021, a year that was characterised by congestion and ever-growing queues of ships. Source: Seatrade Maritime
The crew has abandoned car-carrier Felicity Ace, which was ablaze off the Azores. The fire is estimated to have damaged cargo worth $401 million. 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 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
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