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Felixstowe port are once again insisting on empty containers being returned to other ports, incurring extra costs.

Ocean freight carriers serving Asia to Europe are currently facing extended delays to their advertised schedules.

Storm Barra is currently impacting logistics in Ireland and parts of the UK, with winds of up to 80 mph.

Our Felixstowe team will be moving shortly and will be in new facilities from Monday 6th December.

Feeder operations in South China have been suspended from late December 2021 to mid-February 2022.

Improvements in the port of Los Angeles has led to the delayed introduction of a new ‘Container Excess Dwell Fee’.

Its Black Friday, the annual commercial mega-event that traditionally sees millions of ‘add to basket’ clicks.

The festive season is fast approaching and its time to share our UK & Ireland holiday hours of business.

The volume of containers at Southampton port has led to some carriers being unable to restitute containers.

Operations at the Port Of Southampton have been suspended due to an incident caused by fog.

Along with ocean freight, the air freight industry is feeling the pressure of rising demand and supply disruption.

The HGV driver crisis, which has impacted the UK, has now led to bus drivers moving to better paid lorry driving.

The 2M Alliance has announced that some of its schedules will be omitting Felixstowe due to ongoing delays.

A recent report idicates that schedule rationalisation and port exclusions could be on their way to ease Asia-Europe issues.

The volume of containers awaiting transport, has led to empty containers having to be returned to other ports.

With supply chain disruption as it is, it may be easy to forget China’s Golden Week starts this week.

Shanghai port and airports have been closed pending the arrival of Typhoon Chanthu – due to hit land tonight.

Ministers are reported to be preparing to announce a number of measures to assist in the driver crisis.

Last month’s storm – Hurricane Ida – has led to further logistics delays along the US East and Gulf coasts.

Our project team have been busy again – arranging the move to Manchester of the Gratitude public art display.

The driver shortage is beginning to impact aspects of our day to day lives now – not just container transport.

Covid cases amongst ground handling staff at Pudong Airport has led to one of the two terminals…

The ‘Gratitude’ public art display has now launched in Birmingham with Atlantic Pacific arranging the logistics.

Former West Ham legend – Tony Cottee – has now joined our unity-in-community charitable team as a Patron.

Covid cases in China are continuing to impact logistics leading to Ningbo closure from 15:30 pm local time.

According to many news reports, the army has 2,000 drivers on standby to assist with the current shortage.

The infamous ‘Ever Given’, known around the world for blocking the Suez Canal for over a week, is finally due..

Covid cases have led to the cancellation of flights through Nanjing, Xiamen, and Fuzhou airports.

Bangladesh is the latest Asian country to order a full lockdown, which has been declared until 5 August.

Typhoon “In-fa” makes landfall this weekend, leading to early port closures at Shanghai and Ningbo.

Container transport has been further impacted by the increasing numbers that have been advised to self isolate.

The US government has seemingly taken aim at ocean carriers in an executive order signed by President Biden.

Vietnam’s largest city and commercial hub – Ho Chi Minh City – has been ordered into lockdown, following Covid-19…

Driver Shortage Crisis has led to Driver Retention Surcharge (DRS) being introduced by carriers, hauliers and logistics…

Operations at the Port of Yantian, are reported to have returned to normal today, following weeks of disruption.

Our old website has served us well over recent years, but like all good things – it had to come to an end.

Port congestion and slow operations have escalated in Southern China following further cases of Covid-19.

Congestion at Yantian port is continuing to impact supply chains and has recently spread to Nansha port.

Due to major congestion issues, the Port of Yantian will not be receiving export containers for 2 days.

The Port of Felixstowe has been closed since 4am this morning due to high winds and Southampton has…

Latest Logistics Update, The ongoing impact of Suez have brought many global supply chains to a halt.

The level of space and equipment available, for ocean freight from Asia in May, is already desperately low.

Latest Logistics Update, the Suez blockage has led the Asia/European ocean market into a very challenging period.

While this month’s Suez Canal blockage was obviously going to lead to some service disruption, it seems the knock-on…

The Ever Given has now been refloated and is being towed North to safety, which should the canal open once more.

Many sources are suggesting that the Ever Given has now been partially refloated and could be freed very soon.

Latest Logistics Update, since the government’s recent announcement of a future roadmap out of lockdown.

The containership EVER GIVEN is currently stuck across the Suez Canal, blocking all other ships from passing.

The Port of Felixstowe is currently closed due to high winds and is currently not expected to open again today.

Latest Logistics Update, since the government’s recent announcement of a future roadmap out of lockdown.

Latest Logistics Update, including a European update, the US port congestion crisis and the weather impact.