Newsletter – July 16, 2021

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES

How Low-Cost Carriers Can Thrive In The New Climate

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The pandemic shook the aviation industry from top to bottom. It’s well-publicized that airlines of all sizes have suffered severely with their operations and finances since early last year. However, this factor hasn’t deterred startups from launching. Several new low-cost carriers (LCCs) have been preparing to commence services over the last few months. With this in mind, the executives of these companies have come together to share how they are ensuring that operations get off to a flying start. Read more here.

OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES

‘This madness must stop’ – clients go bust as shipping lines pile on surcharges

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Ocean carriers are becoming ever more creative with the names for huge surcharges they are loading on top of already colossal FAK rates.
The latest to land on the desks of embattled transpacific shippers is Hapag-Lloyd’s ’value-added surcharge’ of $5,000 per 40ft, ex China to the US and Canada.
The carrier told customers this was due to “extraordinary demand from China and the resulting operational challenges along the transport chain”. Read more here (login required).

Shippers urged to book early for this peak season

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Cargo owners are being urged to book early for this year’s air and ocean freight peak seasons, with the current strong demand for space and limited capacity likely to extend into next year – along with high prices.
In a customer briefing today, UK-based freight forwarder Metro Shipping highlighted to customers that “as we enter the traditional peak season for ocean and air freight, it is critical that you book your shipments at the earliest opportunity, which is why forecasting is a key component within the current market”. Read more here.

Port of Nanaimo provides temporary relief for anchorges

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The Nanaimo Port Authority has issued a Notice to Industry (01/2021) to advise effective immediately that it will revoke the ten-day maximum stay directive for its anchorages NA-1 through NA-6 as the impacts of the wildfire situation in British Columbia continues. The directive now provides for a twenty-day maximum stay.

Evergreen drops Ever Given’s Hamburg call

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The giant Ever Given boxship will not be making its usual Hamburg port call due to concerns surrounding navigation safety, the operator of the 20,388 teu vessel Evergreen said on Friday.
The cargo planned to be discharged in Hamburg will be unloaded in Rotterdam and transshipped to the destination port by the 5,652 teu Ever Utile. Read more here.

Port of Vancouver Customer Update on wildfires in B.C. interior

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According to the Port of Vancouver’s Update #11 regarding the wildfire situation in the B.C. interior, the situation remains in flux throughout the region. Spot fires may continue to occur and cause disruption, including temporary stoppages of rail services. CP and CN rail lines routed through the impacted area remain operational as both railways work with authorities to ensure safe operations. Trains will continue operating in accordance with the Ministerial Order issued on July 11, 2021, which requires reduced speed limits and fire mitigation measures to be in place.
A copy of the July 11, 2021 Ministerial Order can be found here: Ministerial Order – July 11, 2021
Anchorage demand remains high and anchorage assignments are near capacity. Demand for large vessel anchorages presently exceeds supply. Anchorages are assigned in a manner that ensures fluidity across all ship types and maintains essential services. Vessels in port can be viewed on the home page of the PortVan eHub app by selecting “Vessels in Port”.

Evergreen releases slow-sailing Ever Given’s port call itinerary

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Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corporation has released details of the Ever Given’s scheduled port calls, following the vessel’s departure from the Suez Canal region on 7 July.
Ever Given is expected to arrive on its first port of call, Rotterdam’s Delta Terminal, on 28 July to discharge cargo, including transhipment boxes, before leaving for the port’s Euromax Terminal, where on 2 August it will discharge Hamburg-bound cargo for transhipment. Read more here (login required).

GROUND AND RAIL FREIGHT UPDATES

CP Customer Advisory – Thompson Subdivision – Update

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CP advised it is currently able to run a limited number of trains through the Thompson Subdivision in a safe and controlled manner. Customers may expect delays as the railway continues to monitor fires in this region.
At this time, CP indicated there are no changes to the current embargoes CPRS000221 (Station embargo) and CPRS000321 (Interchange embargo) and permit process. To view the list of embargoed locations please click here. This situation continues to be assessed frequently and embargoes can be rescinded or altered at any time.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT UPDATES

South-east Asia hit by new lockdowns just as exports start to pick up

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New Covid restrictions are disrupting manufacturing and logistics in South-east Asia, creating order backlogs and shipping delays.
In Malaysia, a prolonged nationwide lockdown has disrupted sectors, including automotive, semiconductors and medical equipment, according to a new report by Everstream Analytics.
The supply chain visibility firm says production is most affected in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur – the industrial corridor leading into Port Klang – with factories forced to reduce or shut operations to comply with new measures. Read more here.