Scheduling on the main trade lanes out of Asia is expected to worsen following a massive explosion aboard a Yang Ming vessel, closing the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, one of the world’s busiest and most significant ports. This unforeseen event has heightened concerns in the logistics and shipping industry, already grappling with various challenges. The port will … Continued
In the aftermath of the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, vessel traffic through the Port of Baltimore has been suspended indefinitely upending operations at one of the busiest ports in the U.S., according to a statement from the Maryland Port Authority. Shipping routes for cargo ships may be rerouted to nearby ports. … Continued
Panama Canal drought conditions continue to cause supply chain disruptions as the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has cut the number of daily reservation slots from 32 to 22 in November. By February 1, 2024, slots will be dropped to 18. Wait times will continue to rise for ships without reservations if ships don’t reroute. The … Continued
West Coast port terminals at the Port of Long Beach, California are experiencing occasional terminal closures as union dockworkers continue to hold contract negotiations this week. Two of the six terminals at the Port of Long Beach were closed Monday during the day but reopened during the evening shift. Occasional closures like this have been … Continued
Following the closure of the Meidong terminal on Wednesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak, container lines have begun to skip or postpone calls in Ningbo, in East China’s Zhejiang province. CMA CGM said in a statement issued from its China office on Thursday that it would skip one call at the Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal … Continued
Covid-19 restrictions are tightening in Vietnam, as positive cases continue to rise. As of today, July 23rd, Ho Chi Minh City has suspended all non-essential business and gatherings of more than two people. Residents are limited to leaving their homes only to seek medical care or to buy essential food products. Worldwide Logistics Group is … Continued
Yantian, the main port of Shenzhen in Southern China near Hong Kong, is partially closed due to a recent Covid outbreak. It was reported that five crew members aboard a container ship docked there have tested positive for the virus. As a result, the port has been temporarily closed and it is not receiving export … Continued
Claudia has more than 13 years of experience in the logistics industry, starting in customer service for the Spanish group, Vametrans, then moving to Cargoways in Mexico. Before working within the logistics sector, Ms. Castanos worked in private banking after finishing her studies in Business Administration at Universidad Panamericana. She is an expert in the … Continued