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10/06/2021 2272 Views
The number of containers unable to move from south China because of a Covid-19 outbreak around Yantian Port has already surpassed the volume of boxes held up in March when the 20,388 teu Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal in Egypt.
08/06/2021 1979 Views
US produce exporters are about to add to their long catalogue of woes this year.
04/06/2021 1976 Views
Severe congestion has resurfaced at Hutchison’s Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) in Shenzhen, prompting the port to stop accepting laden export containers last night.
04/06/2021 1723 Views
Container volume at eight major Chinese ports increased 15.8% year-on-year in early May.
01/06/2021 2189 Views
Mumbai, India - The automotive manufacturing sector works on ‘Just-In-Time’ model for the supply chains of its parts and components. Automotive manufacturers require highly reliable logistics services that can move their raw material and finished products on precise schedules to ensure uninterrupted production processes.
29/05/2021 1928 Views
Zim is just the latest carrier to note shippers are seeking new, long-term commitments after a volatile year, during which having a contract was no guarantee for capacity. This resulted in companies, shippers and carriers looking into contracting tools, such as two-way commitments and index-linked rates.