Hundreds of Chittagong workers held a hunger strike against leasing NCT terminal to DP World. Supported by SKOP and BOGSOA, they warn of national strikes. The plan, once for modernization, becomes a political transition conflict.
US West Coast freight rates doubled in a month (SCFI up 10.5%) on China-US trade truce and shipping companies’ capacity control. However, weak demand and oversupply persist; 2026 rates are expected to drop 25%.
COSCO SHIPPING launches JTV Route (Japan-Thailand-Vietnam) with Oct 28 maiden voyage. It offers direct services, shortens transit time, enhances Yangpu’s hub role, and optimizes the Asia regional shipping network.
US signs trade/critical mineral deals with 4 SEA nations. Tariffs on some goods to zero; Vietnam to narrow $123B surplus. Thailand buys $18.8B US aircraft; SEA eases US market access.
Nearly 100 sailings canceled; Asia-Europe/Trans-Pacific routes hit hardest (8% cancellation rate). Oct WCI up 3% to $1746/FEU; Red Sea risks add pressure. Nov capacity may recover.
Maersk imposes fines for dangerous goods misdeclaration: $5k/BOL globally, $15k/container in China. Shippers & consignees are jointly liable to enhance supply chain safety.
In 2025, Guangzhou Nansha Port has 210 container routes (175 foreign trade). It launched direct routes to S. America, US, Europe, boosting cross-border trade & auto exports.
On October 22, Ocean Network Express (ONE) issued a notice on the "New Mandatory Document Submission Regulations for Lithium Battery Dangerous Goods at Ningbo Port". The new regulations took effect immediately upon issuance.ONE released this notice to emphasize the important update made by Ningbo Ma
On Oct 25, container ship "WAN HAI A17" collided with bulk carrier "Hai Li 5" in Lingding Waterway. "Hai Li 5" sank; 13 rescued, 2 missing. Search and rescue is ongoing.
Container surfaces are corrugated (corrugated bulkheads) to save material & enhance load-bearing. ISO sets parameters; refrigerated/heavy-duty containers have wider corrugations for cold circulation & pressure resistance.
Chinese shipyards hold 73.7% of global container ship neworders. The U.S. imposes extra fees via Section 301. Non-East Asian countries are marginalized; U.S. orders follow the Jones Act.
Main shipping routes' freight rates rise; US West Coast up 31.9%, SCFI up 12.9%. Europe routes rise moderately. 2026 Far East-Europe contract talks may boost rates; US Section 301 brings supply chain risks.
Chittagong Port hiked fees by 41% (first in 39 years). MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM added surcharges but were denied berthing. Costs will be passed to shippers, affecting Bangladesh’s trade.
Chittagong Port (CPA) hikes rates by 41% (first in 40 years). MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM add surcharges. Once affordable, it’s now the 2nd priciest, hurting Bangladesh’s RMG exports.
