Logistics News

• Evergreen Declares General Average for Ever Forward

  Evergreen's "Ever Forward" ran aground outside Baltimore, Maryland, USA. On March 29th and 30th, two attempts to get out of trouble were unsuccessful. Evergreen declared general average on the 31st based on the common interests of all properties on board. The next attempt to float is scheduled for April 3-4, when two barges and five tugboats will be mobilized to assist in the operation

  Logistics News April 02, 2022
• ONE Announces Special Loading Requirements

  On March 28, ONE issued a Cargo Safety Bulletin, involving Special Stowage Requirement for Non-DG and Non-Special Cargoes.ONE says safety is the number one priority when transporting goods. Therefore, to ensure compliance with the company's global cargo receipt policy and safety standards, ONE is co

  Logistics News March 29, 2022
• Freight Rates on U.S.-East Routes Rise

  Related data shows that freight rates on the U.S. West route reached $16,000/FEU, while spot rates on the U.S. East have approached $17,500/FEU, with the peak rate on the route being $20,000/FEU at the end of 2021.

  Logistics News March 28, 2022
• Bulk Carrier Port Congestion Index Hits Record High

  According to the latest market report compiled by Clarksons Research Services, the port congestion index for bulk carriers (capesize/Panamax) reached a record high of 36.3% in the third week of February. The index has averaged 35% so far this year, up from 32.8% in 2021.

  Logistics News March 28, 2022
• From May 1st, Many Shipping Companies Will Collect GRI Fees

  Recently, a number of shipping companies announced that from May 1, the "General Rate Surcharge" (GRI) on the Asia-US trans-Pacific route will be increased.

  Logistics News April 21, 2022
• Maersk's MONTE CERVANTES Container Collapses During Terminal Operations

  On April 14, a Maersk-owned "MONTE CERVANTES" container ship was carrying out cargo operations at the Tecon terminal in the port of Santos, Brazil, when two containers fell from the ship into the water. Four containers collapsed, but these collapsed containers are still on board.

  Logistics News April 18, 2022
• Chittagong Faces Severe Congestion as Eid al-Fitr Approaches

  Containers and ships at the port of Chittagong will experience severe congestion as Bangladesh approaches its nine-day Hari Raya holiday on Friday.

  Logistics News April 27, 2022
• 14 Trucks on Fire at Kwai Chung Terminal in Hong Kong

  In the early morning of the 25th, a number of trucks at the Kwai Chung Container Terminal in Hong Kong caught fire. The flames shot into the sky and the sound of explosions was heard many times, which woke the residents of Kwai Fong and Lai King. Densely clothed.

  Logistics News April 26, 2022
• Container Piling Up in Several German Ports

  According to German media reports on the 22nd local time, due to the impact of the CCVID-19 and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many ports in Germany have accumulated cargo.

  Logistics News April 25, 2022
• Pakistan Bans Imports of Non-essential Items

  Pakistani Information Minister Aurangzeb announced at a press conference in Islamabad that the government has banned the import of all non-essential items under an "emergency economic plan".

  Logistics News May 25, 2022