China

August 21, 2026


Operational Alert: Backlog Due to Typhoon Dolphin

After Typhoon Dolphin, congestion at Shanghai Port is gradually easing; however, the cargo backlog and vessel schedule delays have not yet been fully cleared. At present, the average waiting time for vessels at Shanghai Port still exceeds four days. There…

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July 7, 2026


ALERT: Severe Weather Affecting Asia Port Operations

Our network offices have informed us of several weather events that are affecting ocean operations in Asia. Red Alert at Raigad/JNPT/INNSA These Indian ports are currently under a Red Alert due to continuous heavy rainfall and high wind speeds. These…

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May 27, 2025


Port Congestion Worsening at Key Hubs

Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe, including Bremerhaven, Antwerp and Hamburg. Similar patterns are emerging in Shenzhen, China, as well as Los Angeles and New York (source: Supply Chain Brain).

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December 1, 2023


China Floats Idea of Mega Port to Rival Singapore

Beijing is considering a proposal to construct a massive integrated super port across islands south of Hong Kong, consolidating regional port resources to challenge Singapore’s shipping hub status. The infrastructure project, potentially costing over $20bn, is also envisaged as a…

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