HMM has stopped accepting this type of lithium battery

HMM has stopped accepting this type of lithium battery

Due to the recent surge in container fires, HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) has announced that it will stop carrying lithium-ion batteries produced by its compatriot manufacturer Aricell. The company also stated that it has no direct connection with the container explosion and fire incident involving the ‘YM Mobility,’ a vessel under Yang Ming, at Ningbo…

The freight rates on the U.S. routes have plummeted! All routes are experiencing a decline.

The freight rates on the U.S. routes have plummeted! All routes are experiencing a decline.

Freight rates on all four major Europe-America routes have declined. Specifically, the U.S. West Coast and East Coast routes have seen significant drops of 9.51% and 8.08%, respectively, while the Europe and Mediterranean routes have also decreased by 4.56% and 2.63%. Industry experts widely believe that the continued influx of new capacity, in the form…

Nearly 100 containers were rejected and returned to Albanian ports

Nearly 100 containers were rejected and returned to Albanian ports

Due to protests from environmental activists, around 100 containers suspected of transporting toxic substances will be sent back to Europe. These containers are reported to contain 800 tons of hazardous industrial waste originating from Albania, which was initially planned to be shipped to Thailand. Environmental organizations had previously issued warnings that this waste was being…

Analyse the potential far-reaching effects of the Canadian rail strike/lockout

Analyse the potential far-reaching effects of the Canadian rail strike/lockout

1. Likely Full Shutdown of Canadian Railways on August 22: 2. Notices and Timeline: 3. Impact on Canadian Ports: 4. Increased Congestion at Seattle-Tacoma Ports: 5. Container Line Warnings: 6. Seattle and Tacoma Ports: 7. Terminal Wait Times: 8. Shutdown Preparations: 9. Broader Implications: 10. Maersk’s Response: 11. Impact Outside Canada: 12. Retail Concerns: 13….

YML declares common sea loss! Ningbo Harbour explosion follow-up

YML declares common sea loss! Ningbo Harbour explosion follow-up

On August 20th, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. officially announced on its website that its vessel, YM Mobility, suffered a bow fire incident while operating at Ningbo Port on August 9th. To protect the common interests of the vessel and all its property, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has declared the incident as a General…

99 containers fell into the sea, involving a number of co-located shipping companies

99 containers fell into the sea, involving a number of co-located shipping companies

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recently issued a notice regarding a serious incident involving the newly launched large container ship “CMA CGM Belem” (IMO number: 9938286), part of the CMA CGM fleet, off the east coast of South Africa. This vessel, built in 2024 and flying the Maltese flag, has a capacity of…

Amazon’s Image Requirements Undergo Major Changes!

Amazon’s Image Requirements Undergo Major Changes!

A while ago, Amazon released five new requirements for product listings, including restrictions on special characters, emojis, and certain phrases, such as guarantees related to refunds. If sellers don’t comply with these requirements, Amazon will use AI to optimize their listings. Just as sellers were busy updating their listings to meet these five new requirements,…

Cargoes containing compression rods are normally prohibited from being shipped BY AIR

Cargoes containing compression rods are normally prohibited from being shipped BY AIR

This type of lift chair is not accepted in international air freight because it contains a compressed rod. Such products with lift functions, including dental chairs, medical beds, lift chairs, and forklifts, generally have compressed rods. These items are considered potentially hazardous in air freight due to the hidden dangers associated with the compressed rods….

The threat of a strike by port workers on the U.S. East Coast is “growing increasingly significant.”

The threat of a strike by port workers on the U.S. East Coast is “growing increasingly significant.”

The threat of a strike by port workers on the U.S. East Coast is reportedly escalating. Labor tensions are rising as workers and port authorities face off over contract negotiations, with union representatives warning that a strike could be imminent if their demands are not met. Such a strike could significantly disrupt the supply chain,…

A major explosion has occurred involving a container ship at the Port of Ningbo!

A major explosion has occurred involving a container ship at the Port of Ningbo!

The scene is engulfed in flames! According to CCTV News, reporters have learned from authoritative sources that this afternoon, a container ship docked at the container terminal in the Beilun District of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province experienced an accident. Initial assessments suggest that a container on the ship exploded. No casualties have been reported…