Currently, shipping schedule delays and port congestion have put the global logistics supply chain under attack and at risk of disruption. Poor shipping schedules and low on-time rates are exacerbating port congestion.
CMA CGM CEO Rodolf Saade expects another nine months of disruption before the industry returns to normal; congested supply chains are likely to last at least until next year the first season.
The number of delayed ships is staggering! Asia-Western America: As many as 695 ships delayed for more than a week
Shipment schedules around the world are falling as some regions are severely affected by port congestion, according to the latest report from shipping consultancy Seaintelligence Reliability is pretty poor year round.
During the peak period from Asia to the West Coast of North America, the number of ships delayed by 7-13 days and 14-20 days was higher than the number in 2015 at the height of the US West Coast labor disputes.
According to data from sea intelligence, between January and May 2021, the arrival time of as many as 695 ships was delayed by more than a week, of which The arrival of 343 ships was delayed by more than 14 days, and the arrival of 132 ships was delayed by more than 21 days.
In comparison, in the nine-year period from January 2012 to December 2020, 1,535 ships were delayed for more than a week and 330 ships were delayed for more than two weeks. , a total of 104 ships were delayed for more than 21 days.
In addition, according to statistics from sea intelligence, between January and May 2021, 461 ships on the Asia-North Europe route were delayed by more than 7 days, of which 134 ships were delayed for more than 14 days and 30 ships were delayed for more than 21 days.
In comparison, during the nine-year period from January 2012 to December 2020, 792 ships were delayed by more than seven days in arrival. During the same period, 35 ships were delayed for more than 14 days and only two ships were delayed for more than 21 days.
Shipping consulting firm Sea intelligence pointed out that “port congestion is far from over.”
In May 2021 alone, 174 ships calling at North American ports on the trans-Pacific route were delayed for more than 7 days. On the Asia-Europe route, the number was 114; Across the Atlantic, the number is 169.
In the same month, on the Asia-Indian subcontinent route, 99 ships were delayed for more than a week, while on the Asia-Oceania route, the number was 134 ships.
Maersk charges PSS from the Far East to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, up to US$2,000
As the peak season is approaching, a new round of peak season surcharges is also coming! Maersk recently announced that a peak season surcharge (PSS) will be levied from the Far East to Europe.
Maersk stated that in view of the current market conditions, in order to ensure that cargo transportation is not disrupted or delayed, Maersk will impose a peak season surcharge (PSS) on short-term dry cargo from the Far East to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. , valid from July 15, 2021, and applicable to both regulated and unregulated countries.
The cost standard is US$1,000/20-foot dry box and US$2,000/40’40H’45H dry box.
Maersk also listed the rate charging standards involved from Shanghai to the Spanish port of Algeciras, effective from now on until further notice. These fees may change in the future and customers will be promptly notified at that time.
THE Alliance cancels several voyages from Asia to the Mediterranean
By Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, THE Alliance, a shipping alliance formed by Yang Ming and HMM, announced adjustments to its service network on the Asia-Mediterranean route and the cancellation of several sailings.
Hapag-Lloyd announced the following changes to the alliance’s MD1 and MD3 service schedules:
According to the The company states that customers who have already booked and wish to choose the above options can choose to modify their booking. </p
