Posted April 5, 2017

We have been informed overnight that the port of Shanghai in China is currently suffering delays and backlogs. The Shanghai International Port Group has forecasted this situation could possibly progress over the next month. Since the beginning of April there has been approximately a forty percent increase in delays from port Shanghai with delays averaging 10 days from expected sailing dates. A variety of factors have contributed to this situation such as a sudden increase in volumes, restructuring and weather. To date we have not experienced many delays to our cargo and we will notify our customers individually should we be informed of any specific delays.

 

In an effort to be proactive we recommend the following.

 

Request bookings at least two weeks in advance of designated cut off from sailing

Look at alternative routings for urgent shipments such as sailings ex Ningbo

Notify us of any urgent, pending or upcoming bookings

 

Please find below notice received overnight from our corporate office in Shanghai.

 

For more information or product specific please contact us directly.