Netherlands: 1. The Port of Rotterdam has adopted the "Green Award" system since January 1, 1996. Crude oil tankers above 50,000 DWT are rated according to their equipment, shipping and other aspects. Discounts are given on inbound freight. 2. The Port of Rotterdam Authority will reduce the port due
Japanese labor unions hold "Shunto" activities every spring. Recently, dock workers at ports across Japan plan to hold a one-day strike on April 17 (Sunday), and all port terminals face a 24-hour suspended.
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Australia plans to increase its commodities exports in the current fiscal year in light of the current rise in global commodities prices. According to the latest quarterly resources and energy report released by the Australian government, the country's exports will increase by 44 million tons year-on-year in the fiscal year 2021-2022 ending June 30, mainly iron ore and power coal.
On Tuesday (April 12) local time, the Kwazulu-Natal province, where the Port of Durban in South Africa is located, also shut down terminals and disrupted major roads and shipping. A large number of containers were washed away by the flood and scattered.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) announced the launch of ZIM Ecommerce Baltimore Express (ZXB), a new and speedy e-commerce service, in March 2022.
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UPS domestic air freight surcharges are also on the rise. On March 28, UPS announced that it would increase the surcharge level by 1.75%. Since April 4, it has surged to 20%, reaching 21.75% on Monday.
In the context of severe congestion at the two major transshipment ports of Colombo and Singapore, Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) has decided to open a new direct route "Bengal Service" from South China to Chittagong.
The actual shipping price of container ships has dropped by about 20% on average since the Spring Festival. The freight rate from China to West America has dropped from about 12,000 US dollars to 8,000 US dollars now, more than 30%, and the European line has dropped even more.
