Ningbo-Zhoushan Port’s c...
“Ningbo-Zhoushan Port achieved a container throughput of 30.4 million TEUs in the first eight months of 2026, rising by 6.1% year-on-year and maintaining its position as the world’s busiest container port.” Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has 309 international shipping routes, connecting more than 700 ports across over 200 countries and regions. The port continues to upgrade automated container yards and smart gate systems to reduce truck waiting times and vessel berthing delays. It handles a large share
Panama Canal eases vesse...
“Panama Canal Authority restored the maximum vessel draft to 49 feet and increased daily transit slots, after months of drought-related restrictions, bringing temporary relief for Asia-America ocean freight shippers.” The Panama Canal is a critical shortcut connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Earlier this year, low reservoir water forced strict draft cuts and fewer daily transits, pushing carriers to reroute vessels via Cape Horn and raising freight rates. Improved rainfall stabilises w
Nanjing Port launches ne...
“The vessel *Guofuhai* set sail from Longtan Container Terminal of Nanjing Port to Libya on the southern Mediterranean coast, marking the official launch of Nanjing Port’s new direct container shipping lane connecting the Yangtze River Delta with Southern Mediterranean markets.” Nanjing Port, an important inland river seaport in the Yangtze River basin, can now accommodate large ocean-going container ships. The new service is jointly developed by COSCO Shipping and Jiangsu Port Group. Customs,
Alashankou Port: China-E...
“A freight train loaded with electromechanical equipment, new-energy components and daily goods departed Alashankou Railway Station for Malaszewicze, Poland, pushing the total number of China-Europe and China-Central Asia trains through this port above 6,000 this year, 41 days earlier than the milestone in 2025.” Alashankou Railway Port, located in Xinjiang, is one of the major westbound gateways for China-Europe Railway Express. It now operates 129 rail routes connecting 21 countries, handling
Refusing to load, abando...
Recently, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a final rule on the unreasonable refusal of booking by shipping companies, which will take effect on September 23, 2024. The new rules aim to prohibit shipping companies from ignoring contracts, unreasonably refusing to load cargo, arbitrarily abandoning containers, and refusing to negotiate contract terms with customers for space, providing more protection for cargo owners.
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Shipping analyst Lars Jensen warned that if Trump is re-elected as US president, it may lead to higher tariffs, changes in trade patterns and weakening of US protection of Red Sea shipping, which will increase uncertainty and risks in the global shipping industry.
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The dispute between Hanshin Shipping (HMM) and Samsung Electronics America (SEA) over demurrage and container detention (D&D) during the pandemic has escalated. HMM sued SEA for nearly $13 million in unpaid fees and opposed SEA's complaint to the FMC. SEA accused HMM of "wrongly" charging 96,000 D&D fees, saying HMM violated its inland transportation obligations and charged for various reasons.
Cargo volume surges and ...
Nhava Sheva Port is facing severe congestion, mainly due to a surge in cargo volume and unstable shipping schedules. APM's GTI terminal and DP World's NSCIT terminal are particularly serious, causing delays in the entry and exit of container trucks, affecting import and export cycles. Container freight stations complain about customs clearance difficulties, and high inventory levels increase operational pressure. At the same time, Mundra Port is also facing efficiency issues, and improving port