Focus on major logistics events | Top 100 container ports released: 7 Chinese ports rank among the top ten!

01 Release of the world's top 100 container ports

The internationally renowned shipping media "Lloyd's List" recently announced the ranking of the world's top 100 container ports in 2022, and 27 Chinese ports were on the list. Shanghai Port topped the list with a container throughput of 47.3 million TEUs for 13 consecutive years.

Seven of the top ten on the list are from China, followed by Shanghai Port, Ningbo Zhoushan Port, Shenzhen Port, Qingdao Port, Guangzhou Port, Tianjin Port and Hong Kong Port. Except for Hong Kong Port, the container throughput of the remaining six ports all achieved growth last year. Ningbo Zhoushan Port, which ranks third, is the largest port in Zhejiang Province. Last year, its container throughput was 33.351 million TEUs; its cargo throughput exceeded 1.25 billion tons, ranking first in the world for 14 consecutive years.

Seven of the top 100 ports are from the Yangtze River Delta region. In addition to Shanghai Port and Ningbo Zhoushan Port, there are also Taicang Port, Lianyungang Port, Nanjing Port, Jiaxing Port and Nantong Port. Taicang Port is the largest port in Jiangsu, with a cargo throughput of 266 million tons and a container throughput of 8.026 million TEUs last year. Last year, Jiaxing Port completed a container throughput of 2.854 million TEUs, an increase of 28.4%, ranking first among the top 100 container ports.

02 The water level of the Rhine River in Germany fell to a new low this year

The economic blow from Europe's heatwave is looming, with manufacturing powerhouse Germany scrambling for supply chain troubles due to low water levels in its commercial canal, the Rhine.

Water levels at Kaub, a key chokepoint for barges on the Rhine, dropped this week to their lowest levels this year. The low water level means that 80% of Germany's inland cargo transportation, including crude oil and natural gas, will be greatly restricted, because cargo ships will not be able to sail with full load.

German chemicals maker Covestro ships 30 percent of its finished products via the Rhine and relies on it to receive most of its raw materials. Another chemical giant, BASF, said it has begun to use cargo ships available at low water levels to supply its Ludwigshafen plant. 40% of the raw materials of the production base are also transported through the Rhine.

03 A total of 6,000 trains have been issued on the Yiwu platform of the China-Europe Railway Express

In the first half of this year, the shipment volume of Yiwu platform of "Yixinou" China Railway Express increased steadily. Ten thousand standard boxes.

At present, the Yiwu platform of "Yixinou" China Railway Express has opened and operated 18 routes, covering more than 50 countries and more than 160 cities overseas, with 101 overseas stations. increase.

04 Drought affects the passage of ships in the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal has announced that it will maintain a draft of 13.41 meters for the next few months "as long as weather conditions do not change significantly from current forecasts". Under this draft and this temporary condition, an average of 32 ships will be allowed to pass each day, the Panama Canal noted.

In a statement, the Canal noted: "As part of a global phenomenon, the Canal has experienced a prolonged dry season with high levels of evaporation over the past six months and there is a strong likelihood of an El Niño event before the end of the year. Canal added that it has been implementing programs to improve the water efficiency of its operations while conducting research to identify long-term solutions to climate change.

05 A drop of 47.2%! Kuehne & Nagel announces first-half results

Recently, Kuehne & Nagel, the world's number one shipping and air freight forwarder, announced its first-half results. The Kuehne & Nagel Group achieved a net operating income of 12.72 billion Swiss francs, a decrease of 38.3% from the same period last year; gross profit reached 4.65 billion Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease 21.2%; profit before interest and taxes (EBIT) was 1.14 billion Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease of 48.3%; current profit was 860 million Swiss francs (approximately US5 million), a year-on-year decrease of 47.2%. The conversion rate of the group remained at a high level of 24%.

Among them, maritime logistics achieved net revenue of 4.86 billion Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease of 50.8%; profit before interest and taxes was 640 million Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease of 47.1%.

Air freight logistics achieved net revenue of 3.52 billion Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease of 44.4%; profit before interest and taxes was 290 million Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease of 64.5%.

Land logistics achieved net revenue of 1.87 billion Swiss francs, a year-on-year decrease of 7.9%; profit before interest and taxes was 93 million Swiss francs, a year-on-year increase of 16.2%.

06 The throughput of the Port of Oakland in West America fell by 26.5%

Recently, Oakland, a well-known port in the western United States, announced its throughput data for June.

Data show that the throughput of the Port of Oakland (Oakland) in June was 120,433 TEUs, a year-on-year decrease of 26.5%; among them, the volume of imported containers decreased by 30.6% to 66,295 TEUs; the volume of export containers decreased by 20.8% to 54,138 TEUs.

Additionally, the Port of Oakland’s empty container exports fell 40.9% to 23,879 TEUs in June 2023, while empty container imports fell 2.3% to 11,516 TEUs.

07 ONE launches new service connecting the Adriatic Sea, Israel, Egypt and Greece

Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) will start a new feeder service linking Adriatic ports, Israel, Egypt and Greece.

ONE’s new Adriatic Israel Butterfly Ring Service (AIB) is expected to provide a new gateway for customers in the European and Mediterranean regions.

The new weekly service is scheduled to depart from Port Damietta on August 16 and will have a 21-day round trip.

08 CMA CGM imposes scanning fees on goods shipped to Congo

CMA CGM has announced a new scanning fee for cargo bound for the Congo, effective July 31.

CMA CGM noted that the scanning fee for all cargo to be unloaded at Pointe-Noire and other final destinations within Congo is €160/TEU, €210/FEU and high cubic container.

09 Car freighter catches fire in waters off the Netherlands

Based on reports from Reuters, the Associated Press and other foreign media on the 26th, a fire broke out on a cargo ship near the waters of Ameland in the Netherlands, killing one crew member and injuring many others. The freighter plans to travel from Bremerhaven, Germany to Port Said, Egypt, with nearly 3,000 vehicles on board. At present, all personnel on the freighter have been evacuated, but the fire on the freighter has not yet been extinguished.

According to Reuters, a spokesman for the Dutch Coast Guard said that there were 2,857 vehicles on the freighter, 25 of which were electric vehicles, making it more difficult to control the fire. The spokesperson also revealed that one of the 25 electric vehicles on board was suspected to be the source of the fire.

10 HMM announces new GRI from India to South America

It is reported that HMM recently announced a new GRI from northern India to the east coast of South America.

Seoul-based shipping company HMM has announced that it will increase the general freight rate (GRI) for cargo from northern India to the east coast of South America (ECSA), including ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

From August 13th, HMM will apply the GRI of USD 200 per TEU and USD 400 per FEU and high cubic container.

"All other ancillary charges applicable at the time of shipment will continue to be assessed against the quoted ocean freight rate," the company noted in a statement.