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After Typhoon Bavi swept through eastern China, Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan are gradually resuming operations, but the backlog of vessels has led to longer waiting times. Shipping lines are already adjusting schedules and berthing windows, with knock-on effects on routes to South America.
Read more →The 13th storm of the season forced a halt to operations in Zhoushan, Ningbo and Changjiangkou. It's the second time in 30 days that Asia's most important port corridor has stopped due to weather, directly affecting container availability for South American exporters.
Read more →From October 1 to 7, most Chinese suppliers halt production, and many extend the break beyond the official holiday. An order that normally takes 30 days can take 45 to 50 if it overlaps with Golden Week.
Read more →The world's leading operators ordered dozens of next-generation vessels to expand capacity and modernize their fleets, with deliveries staggered through 2029. The trend reflects growing demand for more efficient, sustainable shipping solutions.
Read more →The Port of Los Angeles formalized a memorandum of understanding with Yantian International Container Terminals and Shenzhen Port Group to advance sustainable trade and maritime innovation, reinforcing Shenzhen's role as a global logistics hub.
Read more →Yantian's new east operation area, with berths designed for 200,000-ton vessels, will add 3 million TEU of annual capacity once it becomes operational by the end of 2026.
Read more →Business groups warned that 2026 has already seen 25 days of operational disruptions at the country's main maritime terminal, driving up costs and affecting connectivity for exporters and importers.
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