“Container shortages are intensifying across Asia as “almost all” available container equipment is redirected towards China to serve the booming trans-Pacific market, according to forwarders.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

“Container spot rates from Asia to the US, including space guarantees and equipment priority fees, have topped $4,000 per 40ft to the US west coast and $5,000 to the east coast.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has served notice to carriers and vessel-sharing alliances that it is closely monitoring blank sailings, utilization of equipment, and “revenue trends” in the current volatile environment in the eastbound trans-Pacific.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

“Maersk, the world’s largest containership operator, will cease servicing Port Botany, with a return of container booking acceptances expected from October 1.” See the original story at Full Loaded. Source: Full Loaded (JK)