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Shipping Lines Halt Container Bookings and Impose ‘Work Disruption Surcharge‘ ! A number of ports on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast are actively announcing their contingency plans in preparation for the dockworkers’ strike expected to take place on October 1st. In order to minimise the potential impact of the strike, these ports plan…

A cargo barge collided with the Willems Bridge in Rotterdam, causing five containers to fall into the Maas River. This is the second inland cargo vessel collision with a Rotterdam bridge this year, leading to a major disruption of the busy river traffic. The collision occurred around 8:45 AM local time on Wednesday, September 11….

In 2025, global shipping alliances will undergo significant changes, forming a new competitive landscape. The main shifts include the dissolution of the 2M Alliance, the independent operations of MSC, and the establishment of new alliances and cooperation agreements. [Dissolution of the 2M Alliance]The 2M Alliance, formed by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk, will officially…

On September 2, a severe oil spill occurred at the Port of La Luz in Gran Canaria, Spain. During a refueling operation, approximately three tons of very low sulfur fuel leaked into the sea from a cargo ship, creating a large oil slick that quickly spread, leading to the closure of several beaches. The oil…

Logistics are hindered, and there is severe cargo backlog at ports! The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employer, the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), have yet to return to the main contract negotiation table. The ILA recently held a two-day Wage Scale Delegates Convention, during which they…

The recent severe weather has indeed had a serious impact on international logistics, especially in Europe and the Americas. As you mentioned, these extreme weather conditions have not only affected land transportation but also caused losses to container ships at sea. The incident involving the MSC Antonia is particularly noteworthy. On August 28, this Liberian-flagged…

Air freight ensures a fast delivery of shipment from China to Australia, undoubtedly, at higher cost. China to Australia, air shipment transit time usually ranges from 3 to 7 days. There may be cases when time is the top priority, cost matters little or the supply chain is well funded, cargoes air shipped from China…

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…

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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…