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Covid-19 updates – Greater China Area

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

March 28th, 2022 – Update 6

The p...

by A.P Moller-Maersk

Covid drives Shanghai shutdown: forwarders suggest alternative ports

“Manufacturing and cargo transport in Shanghai is expected to grind to a halt this week, as China doubles-down on its zero-Covid policy and plunges the city into lockdown.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

SIPG eyes Belt and Road synergies as it buys into LianyungangPort

“The strategic reorganisation of Yangtze River Delta ports is about to reach a new level. Shanghai I...

by The Loadstar

China’s container volumes continue to rise

“The container throughput of Chinese ports surged to 43.6 million TEU in the period of January to February 2022, rising 2.9 per cent year-on-year.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Here’s an update for container gate-in schedules at Shekou, China

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

The [current](https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/...

by Hapag-Lloyd

Chinese port congestion worsens

“Shenzhen might have got through the worst of another Covid lockdown, but the ripple effects of Chin...

by Splash247

Shanghai Covid-19 outbreak raises congestion concerns

“A new Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai has given rise to concerns that the world’s busiest container port may see growing vessel queues.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Covid-19 updates – Greater China Area

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

March 21st, 2022 – Update 5

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by A.P. Moller – Maersk

Port of Ningbo kicks off 2022 with more than 5 million TEU

“Ningbo Zhouhan Port has reported a total of 5.25 million TEU in the first two months of 2022, representing an increase of 1.1% year-on-year in container throughput.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Hapag-Lloyd on the China COVID-19 recent developments

The following release was published by Hapag-Lloyd:

Here’s an update for Chinese ports in connect...

by Hapag-Lloyd

India fears more container shortages as new Covid lockdowns hit Chinese ports

“Container lines trading on Indian markets have been working urgently to bolster empty equipment lev...

by The Loadstar

New Shenzhen lockdown will hit supply chains harder than Suez disruption

“Ocean carriers are scrambling to adjust their networks as the Chinese city of Shenzhen begins a week-long lockdown.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

A.P. Moller-Maersk: Covid-19 updates – Greater China Area

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

March 14th, 2022 – Update 1

T...

by A.P. Moller – Maersk

COVID-19 ADVISORY NOTICE GREATER CHINA UPDATE: MARCH 14

The following advisory was published by Seko Logistics:

**As the outbreak of Omicron across China...

by Seko Logistics

Maersk to Divest Stake in Russian port operator, Global Ports

The following release was published by Global Ports Investments plc:

Global Ports Investments PLC...

by Global Ports Investments plc

COVID-19 ADVISORY NOTICE GREATER CHINA UPDATE: MARCH 13

The following advisory was published by Seko Logistics:

As the outbreak of omicron across china w...

by Seko Logistics

COSCO SHIPPING Launches Daily Express Service Between Yantian and Hong Kong

“COSCO Shipping (COSCO) has launched a new Daily Express Service between Yantian International Container Terminal and Hong Kong.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Fire breaks out near Hong Kong container terminal

“A fire broke out in the vicinity of Kwai Chung container terminal 7 in Hong Kong, sending plumes of thick smoke into the air.” See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

Major Chinese ports container volume up 18.1% for late Feb

“Container volume at eight major Chinese ports increased 18.1% year-on-year for late February as factories returned to work after Chinese New Year.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Shenzhen aims for 33m teu container volume by 2025

“Shenzhen will prioritize the container transportation service development at the port areas of Yant...

by Seatrade Maritime News

BPA targets 23.5 million TEU in year ahead

“The Busan Port Authority (BPA) has outlined its goals and major plans for 2022 to strengthen the competitiveness of the Port of Busan.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Incheon Container Terminal resumes normal operations after fatal accident

“South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has lifted the suspension on work activities...

by Container News

Port of Nansha: Tough times don’t last, but tough ports do

“The Port of Nansha fastest growing port in South China secures another record year at 17.6 million...

by AJOT

Maersk starts intermodal Far East – Europe service

“Maersk will launch AE66, a new intermodal service that will connect Korea, Japan and China to the K...

by Container News

Yantian port targets 16m teu container volume by 2025

“The South China port of Yantian is aiming to achieve 16m teu container throughput by the year of 2025.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Three container berths in Xiamen open to foreign trade

“The government of China’s Fujian province has decided to open three container berths in Xiamen Port to foreign trade.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Port congestion eases in the United States, shifts to Asia

“The US West and East Coast ports saw a reduction in port congestion during January, as workers clea...

by Container News

Chemical leak from container on Sinokor ship

“Leakage of hazardous chemicals has reportedly happened on one of Sinokor Merchant Marine’s ships in South Korea.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Modern Terminals upgrades Navis terminal operating system

“Modern Terminals Limited (MTL) has completed the upgrade of Navis’ N4 terminal operating system (TO...

by Container News

COSCO kickstarts 2022 handling 8.6 million TEU

“COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (COSCO) has handled a total of 8.6 million TEU across all of its terminals in January 2021.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

‘Not much has changed’ at China’s ports, despite traditional post-CNY lull

“The traditional post-new year (CNY) lull has helped ease China’s port congestion, but cargo backlogs and container shortages are still propping up rates.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Major Chinese ports container volume up 1.2% in late January

“Container volume at eight major Chinese port slightly increased 1.2% year on year in late January as Lunar New Year approached.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Ningbo-Zhoushan port adds container berth

“Ningbo-Zhoushan has launched operations of a new 100,000 tonnes-class large size container berth located at Jintang port area.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Hutchison Ports Trust enjoy bumper profits for 2021

“Hutchison Ports Holdings (HPH) Trust has seen has 75 percent increase in profits for 2021. The oper...

by Port Technology

Boxes to be transhipped after new CMA CGM ship’s engine fails in Xiamen

“One of CMA CGM’s new 15,000 teu ships suffered mechanical failure as it was about to depart China’s Xiamen port on Tuesday.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Taiwan authorities assure that Covid-19 won’t disrupt Kaohsiung’s container operations

“Taiwan’s Maritime Port Bureau (MPB) has sought to allay concerns that the Covid-19 cluster in Kaohs...

by Container News

Covid-19 emergency in Kaohsiung Port as harbour pilot infected

“The battle to control the Covid-19 outbreak in Kaohsiung Port has become more pressing after a harb...

by Container News

Covid-19 testing stepped up in Kaohsiung to stem growing infection cluster

“Taiwan’s main container port, Kaohsiung, is implementing intensive testing of port workers after a...

by Container News

Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai partnering to create world’s first transpacific green shipping corridor

“Two of the most important port pairings in global container shipping are to create a so-called gree...

by Splash247

China’s Rizhao Port hits ground running for 2022

“Rizhao Port in East China’s Shandong Province has increased its container volumes by more than a fifth since the beginning of 2022.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Container shipping crunch sees late delivery of Chinese New Year goods

“The shortage of containers and shipping slots have resulted in the delayed arrival of Chinese New Y...

by Container News

FESCO doubles transit container trains from Vladivostok

“The Russian intermodal transport operator FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) has increased the numb...

by Container News

Ningbo-Zhoushan adds container berths to ease volume pressure

“Two additional container berths at Ningbo-Zhoushan port have been opened temporarily for international vessels to ease the pressure on container cargo handling.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Port of Xiamen starts intelligent transformation

“The Xiamen Port in China last week started a trial run for the intelligent transformation of traditional container terminals.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Congested Yantian port cuts export container receiving window

“Yantian port is cutting the receiving time for export laden containers as the terminal yard nears capacity.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Russian container market achieves record volumes in 2021

“Global Ports Investments (Global Ports) has released its operational results for Q4 and fiscal year 2021, showing the Russian marine container market reaching record volumes.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

BPA selects the Dongwon Consortium to operate the New Port’s West Container Terminal

“The Busan Port Authority (BPA) has selected the Dongwon New Port Container Terminal Consortium to operate the West Container Terminal at Busan New Port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

Ningbo-Zhoushan world’s top cargo handling port in 2021

“Ningbo-Zhoushan port posted a cargo throughput of 1.22bn tons in 2021, an increase of 4.4% year-on-...

by Seatrade Maritime News