Recent typhoons have passed through the East China Sea, prompting port authorities in Shanghai and Ningbo to implement temporary closure measures for safety reasons.
Consequently, vessel operations have been suspended, resulting in widespread schedule disruptions across multiple shipping lines. It’s reported that Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan ports are holding an estimated 400,000 TEU of backlogged containers within terminal yards, and an estimated 2 million TEU of effective container shipping capacity is currently tied up in delays, diversions, and extended port rotations across the global fleet.
Below comes the key impact and operational adjustments on the services:
- Vessel Delays – Affected sailings estimated to be delayed up to +14 days for heavily disrupted sailings
- Port Omissions – Multiple carriers announced skipping Shanghai or Ningbo for select voyages
- Berthing Congestion – Backlog expected after port reopening, extended anchorage waiting times anticipated (vessels anchoring 10+ days before berth assignment)
- Equipment Availability – Temporary empty container shortages in certain locations
- Truck Turnaround – 10+ hours gate congestion
AVION International Australia recommends allowing additional lead time and avoiding firm delivery commitments based solely on original sailing schedules.
Please contact your AVION representative if you have urgent or time-sensitive cargo moving through China.
Avion International Australia Pty Ltd
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