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9th October 2026 As we approach the festive period, we wanted to share a friendly reminder about the importance of planning your import shipments carefully throughout December and into the New Year. Throughout 2026, we have continued to experience considerable fluctuations in shipping line routings, vessel schedules and transit times, particularly from Asia, although shipments …

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2nd October 2026 We would like to bring to your attention the increasing challenges currently affecting global ocean freight, particularly across Asia, and the potential impact these disruptions may have on your upcoming shipments. According to recent analysis from maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, a combination of severe typhoons, port congestion and operational disruption across major Asian …

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28th September 2026 Important Update – Resumption of Suez Canal Sailings We would like to make you aware that a number of ocean carriers have begun, or are considering, the gradual resumption of selected vessel services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. This is a positive development for global shipping, as a return to …

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28th September 2026 Following our recent Golden Week reminder, we wanted to provide a further update regarding shipments moving from China over the coming weeks. China’s Golden Week takes place from 1–7 October, but the disruption to shipping is likely to extend well beyond the holiday itself. With factories, offices and logistics providers closing or …

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15th September 2026 With China’s Golden Week (1–7 October) now fast approaching, we wanted to send an important reminder to help avoid any unnecessary delays or additional costs to your shipments. If you have any new bookings or upcoming shipments from China, please send these over to us as soon as possible. Space on sailings …

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7th September 2026 Following our recent communications regarding severe weather and port congestion across China, we would like to provide a further update on the current situation and, importantly, some practical steps that can help minimise the impact on your supply chain. Unfortunately, significant congestion continues across China’s major export ports, with Shanghai and Ningbo remaining …

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1st September 2026 Further to our recent updates regarding severe weather and port congestion across China, we wanted to provide a brief update on the current situation. Unfortunately, despite Shanghai and Ningbo ports resuming operations following Typhoon Saudel, the anticipated recovery is taking longer than hoped. The accumulation of vessels and containers following successive typhoons has …

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27th August 2026 Following our recent communications regarding typhoon disruption across China and Asia, we would like to provide a further important update on the developing situation. Unfortunately, the effects of the recent severe weather are now being compounded by significant congestion across several of China’s major export ports, particularly Shanghai, Ningbo and Yantian (Shenzhen). While it …

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23rd August 2026 Following our recent communications regarding typhoon-related disruption across China and Asia, we would like to provide a further update as weather conditions across the region continue to develop. Unfortunately, the situation remains challenging. Multiple tropical weather systems are currently active across the region, and Chinese authorities have now activated a Level IV emergency response …

Further Typhoon & Weather Disruption Across China / Asia Read More »

11th August 2026 We would like to provide an important update regarding the ongoing weather-related disruption affecting freight movements across China. China has experienced a particularly active period of severe weather and typhoon activity in recent weeks. Most recently, Typhoon Dolphin has significantly affected eastern China, including key manufacturing, transport and logistics regions around Zhejiang, Shanghai …

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