“The Shanghai lockdown has cost global trade $28bn so far, with the clothing, textiles and automotive industries suffering the most exposure.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“South Korean regional carrier Sinokor Merchant Marine is maintaining its Busan-Vladivostok liner se...

“Available capacity on ships plying the eastbound trans-Pacific has loosened slightly in recent week...

“It was predicted that China lockdowns would cause container shipping havoc. Six weeks into Shanghai...

“The Port of Melbourne saw its container throughput decline 6.9 per cent year-on-year in March 2022....

“The East China Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is expected to exceed 3 million TEU in April 2022. The figur...

“The Yangpu International Container Terminal has achieved the Q1 2022 throughput target of 361,800 TEU, an increase of 138,000 TEU.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“COSCO Shipping announced that 5G unmanned container trucks have completed mixed operations for specialized vessels at Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“The northern port of Qinhuangdao in Hebei province is the latest Chinese commodities hub to get hit...

“The Port of Shanghai, one of the world’s largest ports in terms of cargo tonnage, reported a stable...

“Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is offering a 50% discount on container storage fees to help alleviate the impact of the month-long lockdown on shippers.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Ocean carriers can expect container system inefficiencies to continue through the first half of 202...

“The lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns in China — whenever it happens — will send a wave of containers a...

“The Port of Shanghai has remained operational despite its ongoing lockdown – however continued disr...

“As Shanghai enters the fourth week of its zero-tolerance Covid lockdown, forward export bookings ar...

“China’s stringent rules to curb Covid-19 are about to unleash another wave of summer chaos on supply chains between Asia, the U.S. and Europe.” See the original story at AJOT. Source: AJOT (JK)

“As Shanghai nears a month of lockdowns, the world’s busiest container port is striving to return to normalcy, albeit in small steps.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Containerships are now spending less time in Shanghai port, even as the city’s lockdown entered its third week, claimed China’s Ministry of Transport yesterday.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC) has put into operation two new reach stackers, which the terminal purchased as part of the operating facilities upgrade programme.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Even as some factory production restarted in Shanghai this week, new data has shown a “near-doubling” of port congestion across China since the latest lockdowns began.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Shanghai is on track to resume production at key manufacturing sites after a 16-day citywide lockdo...

“The Busan Port Authority (BPA) has conducted a design feasibility review for the second phase of construction of the New Port North Container Terminal.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“As supply chain uncertainty at China’s key port cities drags on, shippers are hunting for alternative cargo options from South-east Asia.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are bracing for another cargo surge later this spring as ea...

“The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is operating steadily, despite facing the temporary closure of expressway exits and service areas.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“The northeastern Chinese port of Tianjin posted a container volume of 4.63m teu in the first quarter, an increase of 3.5% year-on-year, hitting a new high.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Shanghai, while down south a giant convention centre has been co...

“Busan Port Authority has worked with South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information and Communic...

“Local authorities on the Chinese city of Haikou have signed 36 projects with a total investment of 13 billion yuan ($2 billion) in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP).” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“It is déjà vu as China’s second-busiest container port, Ningbo port, is now on “yellow alert” after...

“Some residents of Shanghai stepped out of their homes for the first time in more than two weeks today, as the city took tentative steps towards easing a Covid-19 lockdown.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

“Looking on horrified at millions of hungry, irate Shanghainese, citizens in many other cities across China have started to hoard food in preparation for any impending Covid-19 lockdown.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

“Three crew members are dead and three others missing after a tug, Kyoto No. 1, apparently capsized...

The following release was published by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC):

Due to the impact of...

“The North China’s Tianjin Port has handled approximately 4.63 million TEU of containers in the firs...

“Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) has cautioned that container yards in Shanghai’s Yangsh...

The following release was published by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC):

MSC is pleased to an...

“Cargo owners shipping through Shanghai face disruption to ocean shipments until at least mid-May, a...

“The Shanghai lockdown has been extended indefinitely, a move that casts further uncertainty over Ch...

“Shanghai International Port Group has addressed rumours of serious congestion at the port as the city’s lockdown is extended.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Authorities at China’s commercial hub were forced into a humiliating U-turn yesterday in their batt...

“Measures to contain Shanghai’s worst coronavirus outbreak are disrupting operations at the world’s...

The following release was published by A.P. Moller – Maersk:

April 01st, 2022 – Update 7

Th...

“The Shanghai lockdown is playing havoc with Chinese supply chains, driving up inland logistics costs and disrupting shipping schedules, forwarders say.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has announced a container “land-to-water” service, cov...

“Authorities in Shanghai imposed a strict lockdown on Monday (28 March) morning, following congestion at the city’s port skyrocketing since early March.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Landside issues in locked down Shanghai are likely to harm supply chains in the coming days rather...

“A two-stage lockdown of Shanghai has started that will prompt further fears of supply chain disruption as China continues its zero Covid policy.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)