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Southeast Asia Hit by Multiple Typhoons, Delays Expected

CHINA: Severe Weather Impacts South China Seas

August 23, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Severe weather and multiple typhoons have impacted port and shipping operations in Asia, primarily in the South China Seas Shanghai terminal, Ningbo terminal, Hong Kong Modern terminal, Yantian International terminal, Shekou international terminal, Chiwan terminal, and others may close or experience delays. Some ports have reported suspending the release of empty containers during the severe weather. Vessels […]

Aerial view of Port of Santos and Santos City - Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

BRAZIL: Capacity Crunch for Export Cargo Bookings Continues in August

August 21, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Space Crunch for Export Cargo Bookings out of Brazil ContinuesUpdated August 21st, 2018Space is expected to remain tight until October for shippers exporting cargo out of BrazilShippers exporting cargo out of Brazil can expect a capacity crunch in coming months. Without space, Brasilian export cargo booking cancellations have continued through August. Ocean carriers estimate capacity won’t begin to open […]

Asia

INDIA: Weeklong Truck Driver Strike Ends

July 24, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Truck drivers in India strike to call for industry reforms, protest rising diesel, toll, and insurance costs Truck driver strike in India ends after 8 days Government promises to implement new technology for seamless movement through toll plazas within six months Strike impacts Indian exports, household goods deliveries, and raw materials shipments Sugar prices rise […]

Day view of harbour at Yantian port Shenzhen China

CHINA: New Restrictions on Dangerous Cargo Handling in Yantian, CN

July 3, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

New restrictions have been announced pertaining to Dangerous Goods (DG) moving through Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT), China. All DG cargo (except for Class 9) are not allowed to be handled at YICT. This restriction applies to all Export, Import and Transshipment cargoes. Shipments which are already in transit via Yantian will be reviewed and […]

Shipper’s Guide to the Latest Emergency Bunker Fuel Surcharges

June 14, 2018 By Kellie Lynch

Shipper’s Guide to the Latest Emergency Bunker Fuel Surcharges What is an emergency bunker surcharge and why are so many carriers announcing them all of a sudden? Nearly all of the major ocean carriers recently announced that they were rolling out emergency bunker fuel surcharges, which will go into effect by July 2018. We put together […]