“The lockdown in South Vietnam has caused a 100,000 teu pile-up at Ho Chi Minh City’s Cat Lai port.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“Container lines are continuing to face delays at Shanghai and Ningbo caused by typhoon In-fa that struck east China two weeks ago.” See the original story at JOC. Source: JOC (JK)

“Disruptive supply chain events such as COVID-19 outbreaks at the Port of Yantian in China and Vietn...

“Shanghai port is still clearing a backlog of ships, as it had to be closed for four days when Typhoon In-fa hit on 26 July.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“The Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eig...

“COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) has welcomed the first vessel to the newly opened Wuhan Yangulo Internat...

“Tianjin Port Group is set to build world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) zero-carbon terminal.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“A key indicator of container shipping rates from Asia to the US West Coast broke a new record this...

“Hutchison Port Holdings Trust saw its net profit rocket 141% year-on-year in the first half of the...

“More freight delays are expected in China this week, after typhoon In-Fa forced the closure of Shanghai’s container port and airport over the weekend.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said that liner operators have been omitting calls t...

“The Russian terminal operator, Global Ports Investments PLC has seen a growth in container volumes during the second quarter and the first half of the year.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“South Korea’s Yeosu-Gwangyang Port Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with compatri...

“In the aftermath of the Yantian port congestion crisis, South China container trades could be set for a schedule shake-up.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“South Korean port software specialist CyberLogitec has won an order to supply its container logistics solutions software to China’s Beibu Gulf Port Group (BGPG).” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“SANY Marine Heavy Industry (SMHI) has completed the delivery of automated Rail-Mounted Gantry (ARMG) cranes and Autonomous Container Trucks to Mawan Port, China.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“Wan Hai Lines has replaced old container stacking equipment in its terminal at Ohi pier #5 in Tokyo port, citing growing congestion due to higher traffic.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“As the southern Chinese gateway of Yantian begins clearing its considerable cargo backlog, after re...

“The backlog of vessels waiting to reach berths at the Port of Yantian, the largest container port i...

“A coalition of 19 port authorities will explore the potential of Routescanner technology to act as...

“Container volumes at China’s major gateway ports has increased year-on-year (YoY) 16.8% between Jan...

“Shanghai authorities have suspended the land transport of containerized non-essential dangerous goods after two recent fires in the port.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The Taiwanese container carrier, Wan Hai Lines and the Port of Taichung have launched a delivery pl...

“The Port of Yantian will fully reopen and resume normal operations after an outbreak of COVID-19 caused it to shut down earlier in June.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“Delays at Nansha and Shekou ports continue to grow as container lines omit calls at heavily congested Yantian, burdening its neighbors.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“Ocean carrier vessel arrivals from Asia are being delayed by 20 days or more, and there is no improvement in sight.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The Busan Port Authority (BPA) has begun a joint study with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science an...

“Chronic congestion in Asia, particularly at Yantian, the US and Europe will force rates higher and...

“Evergreen Marine Corporation is piloting the usage of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with Kaohsiung Port’s customs officials.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“More than 130 omitted calls and over 60 added calls have been noted for the period 23 May – 26 June...

“Incheon Port Authority (IPA) will build an integrated customs inspection and shipping logistics center within Incheon South Port’s Aam Logistics Complex 2.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC) has received two new ZPMC rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes, w...

“Estimates suggest more than 600,000 teu has now been affected from the fallout of an outbreak of Co...

“Freight rates for container exports from the Port of Shanghai in Week 23 increased from the previou...

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“South Korean feeder operator Dong Young Shipping has launched a new service, connecting South Korea...

“Shippers are facing a perfect storm as the logistics industry has entered an “an era of unprecedent...

“Yantian International Container Terminals’ (YICT) west port area, closed by a COVID-19 outbreak in...

“Beijing has announced that the Hainan Free Trade Port Law, part of its efforts to develop a globally influential free trade port in Hainan province, was adopted yesterday.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

“The ongoing crisis surrounding a COVID-19 outbreak at the Port of Yantian continues to escalate as delays of upwards of 16 days are expected for vessels at the port.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

“CK Line has developed a multimodal transportation network to connect Qinzhou in China’s Beibu Gulf...

“According to statistics released by China Ports and Harbors Association, export container volume increased 3.9% while the domestic volume increased 4.2%.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

“The situation at the Port of Yantian has not shown any signs of improvement yet with the global shi...

“The Nansha International Container Terminal seems to become a viable alternative to the Yantian Port, which is struggling with the Covid-19 outbreak in Guangdong province.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

“Ports in southern China impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns that are further disrupting the global box t...

“South China’s port congestion has gone from bad to worse – delays at Yantian are spilling over to nearby Shekou and Nansha.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadtstar (JK)

“The ongoing container disruption in the Port of Yantian, caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, has alrea...

“Carriers are increasing the number of load ports as alternatives to Yantian in southern China as th...