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China port data shows huge impact of lockdowns, but restrictions easing
China port data shows huge impact of lockdowns, but restrictions easing

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.

Chittagong port eyes larger vessels to minimise costs
Chittagong port eyes larger vessels to minimise costs

The port of Chittagong in Bangladesh has unveiled plans to begin accommodating larger vessels, doubling its capacity to lower transportation costs and enhance productivity.

China’s transport ministry wants Shanghai reefer cargo backlog cleared
China’s transport ministry wants Shanghai reefer cargo backlog cleared

China’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) has ordered that reefer transportation should be restored and the backlog of refrigerated cargoes in Shanghai port should be cleared, as the city’s prolonged lockdown causes supply chain concerns.

Dock vs Pier - What is the Difference?
Dock vs Pier - What is the Difference?

The words dock and pier are often used interchangeably in common usage to portray the same meaning, however, in the maritime world, they are important structures that allow shipping, trade, and sea recreation.

ZIM to push up rates in North Europe
ZIM to push up rates in North Europe

Haifa-headquartered container shipping company ZIM will implement new rate increases in North Europe that will be effective from late April.

Hapag-Lloyd starts new service linking Mediterranean and Latin America
Hapag-Lloyd starts new service linking Mediterranean and Latin America

Hapag-Lloyd will launch a new weekly service, namely Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America, West Coast South America Express (MSW) service, which will take effect in the next month and will connect Mediterranean ports with Latin America.

Ningbo on “yellow alert” after new Covid-19 outbreak, Shanghai lockdown continues
Ningbo on “yellow alert” after new Covid-19 outbreak, Shanghai lockdown continues

It is déjà vu as China’s second-busiest container port, Ningbo port, is now on “yellow alert” after some Covid-19 cases were found. If Ningbo port, which was locked down last August, is locked down again, and with Shanghai continuing to be closed off for the third week, logistical bottlenecks will be further exacerbated.

ZIM announces changes in cross Atlantic services
ZIM announces changes in cross Atlantic services

The Israeli container shipping company ZIM has decided to make several upcoming changes to its Mediterranean – North America transatlantic network.


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