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Affected by the rebound of the epidemic, port congestion in many places has once again intensified. Currently, about 400 container ships around the world are stuck in queues at ports, which is double the number in the same period last year many. The container shipping market is facing the biggest crisis in the 65 years since the advent of container ships.
During the epidemic, countries strengthened border control, and traditional supply chains were affected. However, people’s online shopping demand increased significantly, resulting in a surge in maritime cargo volume and ports being overwhelmed. In addition to the epidemic, global port infrastructure Obsolescence is also an important reason for freighter congestion.
Maersk: Strongly recommend customers to book containers as soon as possible!
As the National Day approaches, various places will usher in a week-long holiday – factories and suppliers will partially suspend work and production due to the holiday, and it is inevitable that freight forwarders and customers will rush to The peak shipping period before the holidays has caused delays on most major routes.
Combined with the recent port congestion in the Asia-Pacific region, this year’s Golden Week may increase the impact of cross-industry and cross-regional maritime and inland transportation.
Maersk said that the peak shipping period is usually 3-4 weeks before the Golden Week holiday. Although during the “National Day” period, most ports, terminals and customs will still be normal. operations, but carriers are likely to suspend sailings during this period.
According to foreign media theloadstar: Ocean carriers are considering starting a new round of blank sailings from Asia around China’s Golden Week holiday in the first week of October. to support their sharp gains over the past year.
If you want to ship the goods in time and ensure that the goods can be delivered to the destination port in time, it is recommended that customers reserve containers as soon as possible and plan the shipping time in advance.
Maersk predicts that the three regions most affected by Golden Week this year: North America, Asia-Pacific, and Northern Europe.
Maersk stated that even if it does not participate in China’s container trade, it may still be affected by the Golden Week. This is closely related to the recent serious congestion and supply disruption at ports in the Asia-Pacific region and other parts of the world, and may Have a significant impact on upcoming shipments.
North America: Strong demand continues to impact Asia-North America trade.
As global demand for ships reaches unprecedented levels, causing congestion on all major trade routes, global and local freight forwarders appear to be experiencing the same congestion as the South China Yantian Port in previous months similar situation.
However, the current empty container turnover rate is about 1.0% to 1.5%, which is significantly lower than the 10.6% in the second quarter of 2020.
Asia-Pacific: Extreme weather (strong typhoon season) threatens the supply chain of China and neighboring countries.
While the overwhelmed shipping industry attempts to recover from the epidemic, freight forwarders in the region face another obstacle; as experts predict about 16 to 18 shipments between August and December When typhoons hit the northwest Pacific and South China Sea, ports in the Asia-Pacific region will inevitably be affected.
At that time, Typhoon “Fireworks” caused congestion in ports such as Yantian, Ningbo and Shanghai, which caused ships to wait for three days.
Europe: Congestion in the Asia-Pacific region is also affecting European ports.
In terms of destination ports, especially in Antwerp, the waiting time for ships has been as long as 10 days. The latest congestion in Asia-Pacific and North America has inevitably affected major European ports as well. As the approach of Golden Week begins to take its toll on the European region, major hub ports may become congested.
The three major shipping companies announced that they will increase freight rates on European and Mediterranean routes, effective in September
The world’s largest The three major container shipping lines Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and CMA CGM have announced new rates for routes to and from Europe and the Mediterranean, which will come into effect in September.
Hapag-Lloyd increases freight rates for many places
Hapag-Lloyd will increase freight rates from the Middle East and Pakistan to The Nordic ports of Rotterdam and London have implemented an $800 increase in ocean freight for 20′ and 40′ standard containers, including high containers (HC).
The new shipping fee will take effect on September 1st and will be valid until September 14th. The details are as follows:
At the same time, Hapag-Lloyd will implement the same freight increase for similar goods shipped from the Indian subcontinent to the ports of Rotterdam and London in Northern Europe:
At the same time, Hapag-Lloyd will increase the sea freight from the Middle East and Pakistan to the Mediterranean again by $500. The new rates are as follows:
In addition, Hapag-Lloyd will also increase the following rates for ordinary containers from the Indian subcontinent to the Mediterranean, which will also take effect in the first two weeks of September:
MSC will increase shipping costs in September
MSC will Increases its freight rates for all cargo on routes between the ports of Antwerp and La Spezia and Australia/New Zealand.
Starting from September 11, the updated prices will For:
In addition, starting from September 1, MSC will operate from the ports of Antwerp and La Spezia to the west coast of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The following FAK rate increases will be implemented for the routes:
CMA CGM September freight rate increase
At the same time, CMA CGM will increase the price of standard containers, reefers and HC at all ports from Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, Scandinavia, the Western Mediterranean, the Adriatic Sea and the Black Sea to West Africa. FAK rates.
The new rates will be implemented from September 1st, as follows:
At the same time, CMA CGM will impose an overweight surcharge (OWS) of USD 500 per 20′ for containers exceeding 21 tons (gross container weight). The surcharge applies from Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltics to East Africa and will come into effect on September 1. </p
