Port Houston handled 367,653 TEUs in August, representing a 20% year-on-year growth. Over the first eight months of the year, the US port has moved 2,791,127 TEUs, translating to an 11% increase over the same period in 2023. With this pace, Port Houston is on track for another record year. “These volumes reflect the Port…
The Port of Los Angeles handled 960,597 TEUs in August, marking a 16% increase compared to the same month last year. This made it the busiest non-pandemic month in the port’s history. By the end of August 2024, the Californian port is tracking 17% ahead of its 2023 performance, having already moved nearly a…
Container News recently conducted an in-depth comparative analysis of five major Chinese container ports: Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Ningbo. The objective of the analysis was to assess the relative competitiveness of these ports using key indicators – Data from open sources, such as UNCTAD and various national statistics, were used to construct these…
In the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, logistics operations in North Vietnam have been heavily impacted, particularly in coastal and mountainous regions. The storm brought heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, which have disrupted key transportation routes and infrastructure. Road Transportation: Major highways and local roads, especially in areas like Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng, and the…
Port Economics member Theo Notteboom compiled a table showing the year-on-year TEU growth in the top 15 container ports in the European Union during the first six months of the year. “While 2023 was characterized by a strong to moderate traffic decline in most ports, the first half of 2024 brought double-digit growth in…
Following the decision by Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to exit their current alliances and form a new partnership, the Gemini Cooperation, questions arose regarding the plans of the remaining members of THE Alliance and MSC. THE Alliance members HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang Ming have announced the continuation of their cooperation under a…
Based on the typhoon’s developments and the airport’s reopening plans, many airlines maintained normal flights on Sunday as planned, ensuring the travel for customers who had booked tickets.cted by Typhoon Yagi were resumed their work from Saturday evening and Sunday early morning. Four airports in Việt Nam affected by typhoon Yagi have resumed operations on…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV) has taken proactive steps to address the potential impact of Typhoon Yagi, the third typhoon of the year, which is forecast to affect six airports in the country. On Wednesday, the CAAV issued an official dispatch to relevant aviation units, urging them to prepare for the typhoon….
Aircraft operations at 4 northern and central airports will be halted at different times on September 7. Under a decision from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), aircraft operations at 4 northern and central airports will be halted at different times on Septepber 7, due to Typhoon No. 3 (internationally known as Typhoon Yagi)….
By the afternoon of September 6, the storm will reach wind speeds of Level 15 – 16, near the eastern area of Hainan Island, China, before weakening as it moves into the Gulf of Tonkin. The northern localities of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh are predicted to…