World’s Third-Busiest Port Remains Shut For The Sixth Day

Operations in Ningbo Meishan Port Terminal – the third busiest port globally, remains partially halted for the sixth consecutive day after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

As per AIS data from VesselsValue, around 50 container vessels anchor near Ningbo-Zhoushan Port. It is amid escalating concerns over the port shutdown bring a trade disruption from the area.

Since last Wednesday, the Port’s authority hadn’t published any update when it ceased all its inbound and outbound container services.

Authorities of Ningbo Meishan port stated that it would reroute all the vessels to other terminals and also schedule appropriate operating hours at the rest of the docks. There haven’t been any reports of new COVID cases at the port since the initial one.

In a notice issued on Saturday, Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. reminded the customers to check terminals before arranging their containers to transport to Ningbo. Project44 said, ‘Ocean vessels are all diverting and initiating blank sailings. Project44 recorded a total of 37 blank sailings until August 13.’

China adopts a strict zero-tolerance policy to Covid-19 and is also taking stringent actions to quash COVID cases. It is more prevalent across strategic locations like ports.

In late May, an outbreak of COVID among port staff led to the closure of Shenzhen’s Yantian port for around a month. In addition, the highly infectious COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak has ignited fears that ports around the world could face similar outbreaks. It would subsequently disrupt trade and impact global shipping.

Reference: indiatimes.com

Disclaimer :
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Latest Shipping News You Would Like:

Shipfinex Announces Its First Tokenization Customer, TMC Shipping

Posted on September 30, 2023

Shipfinex FZCO , a leading technology platform for ship financing, today announced its first tokenization customer, TMC Shipping, a leading global ship owner.

U.S Navy To Begin Testing SEALs & Special Warfare Troops For Steroids And Other Drugs

Posted on September 30, 2023

The U.S Navy is going to randomly test members of the special operations forces for performance-enhancing drugs and steroids starting in November.

U.S Navy To Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship USS Augusta In Eastport, Maine

Posted on September 30, 2023

The U.S Navy will commission the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Augusta (LCS 34), in a ceremony on Saturday, September 30, in Eastport, Maine.

Russia-China Trade Imbalance Leads To 150,000 Empty Containers Piling Up In Russia

Posted on September 30, 2023

The vast imbalance of Russia-China trade since the former invaded Ukraine has led to 150,000 empty containers piling up in Moscow.

U.S Navy Accuses Iranian Vessels Of Harassing Its Marine Attack Helicopter With Lasers

Posted on September 29, 2023

The vessels of IRGC shone a laser several times at a US attack helicopter as it was carrying out its routine operation in the international airspace yesterday, over the Gulf.