APAC Weekly Operations Update 06/05/22

Shanghai Port Update:

Port operations are currently normal.
Vessel waiting time is 2-6 days due to port congestion.
No equipment availability issues noted.
No weather disruptions noted.
Due to the Shanghai lockdown, reduced manpower is leading to lower productivity at the terminal.

Yantian Port Update:

Terminals and ports in the area are open, with no direct impact to daily operations.
Vessel waiting time is 2-3 days due to COVID-19 restrictions and port congestion.
There is currently a shortage of 40’HC (mainly CMA and HMM – MSC is short of 40’HC in Nansha).
No weather disruptions noted.
As of 00:00 on January 29 2022, Yantian resumed receiving export laden containers with vessel ETB-7 (estimated time of berthing within 7 days).
The laden gate-in quota will maintain at 12,000. This has been in effect since September 7 2021.

Ningbo Port Update:

NGB port operation is running as normal; as per COVID rules, all drivers who arrange empty pick up and laden units require a Green code with a 24hrs Negative Nucleic Acid test before entering the terminal.
Vessel waiting time is 7-10 days due to port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo, and an unstable schedule.
CMA are experiencing a shortage of 20’, and limited 40’GP available.
HPL are experiencing a 40’HQ shortage.
No weather disruptions noted.
Capacity is quite tight, leading to vessel operation timelines changing on occasion.

Qingdao Port Update:

Port operations are currently normal.
Vessel waiting time is 1-3 days due to weather conditions.
Most shipping lines have sufficient equipment, however CMA is short of 20’GP and 40’HC.
Generally, the weather is fine, however May is the traditional fog season in Qingdao; this can lead to vessel delays but it is difficult to forecast.

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