Shanghai Port Experiences Significant Drop in Container Ship On-Time Berthing
Container ship schedule reliability at Asian ports dropped to 32% in August, with Shanghai seeing only 12% on-time berthing
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Container ship schedule reliability at Asian ports dropped to 32% in August, with Shanghai seeing only 12% on-time berthing
Marintec Innovation 2026 in Shanghai will focus on advanced solutions for shipping's energy transition, including nuclear propulsion
Regional Container Lines (RCL) named three new 4,488 TEU container ships, ready for multi-fuel use and shore power.
A new global alliance for green shipping corridors has launched in Beijing, uniting 45 companies from 12 nations.

Global container shipping schedule reliability fell to 29% in August, marking the second-lowest point in the last 12 months.
CMA CGM is set to introduce a $4,000/FEU Peak Season Surcharge from Asia Pacific and India to US coasts on October 1.
The Drewry World Container Index remained stable at $4,476 per 40ft container, while Transpacific rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles…

Typhoon-related berthing delays at major Chinese ports are projected to continue into October, affecting container services.
Norsepower has installed the first Rotor Sail on LDA's methanol-powered RoRo vessel, Spirit of Toulouse, at Wuchang Shipyard

Shanghai has been temporarily omitted from 11 Premier Alliance US East Coast sailings to maintain schedule reliability.
Global container shipping rates are declining after a recent peak, while Shanghai port faces severe typhoon-related congestion.

Ningbo Zhoushan has surpassed Singapore in H1 2026 container volumes, securing the world's second-busiest port ranking
Shanghai has retained its top spot in the 2026 World Top Container Ports ranking, leading 125 global ports.

CMA CGM achieved a new biomethanol bunkering record in Shanghai, supplying 8,016 tonnes to a container vessel.

A new typhoon is set to worsen congestion at China's key container ports, including Shanghai and Ningbo.
Yang Ming's new 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containership, YM Willpower, completed its first SIMOPS bunkering in Shanghai.

CMA CGM's vessel, CMA CGM OSMIUM, received 8,016 tonnes of biomethanol at Shanghai Port for its South America voyage
CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU vessel completed the world's largest green methanol bunkering at Shanghai Port

Typhoon Dolphin, China's strongest storm this year, caused significant delays at Shanghai and Ningbo ports and inland flooding.

Global container throughput exceeded one billion TEUs in 2025, driven by rapid growth at smaller ports.
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index increased by 1% to $970 per 40ft container, ending a six-week decline.
Shanghai Port set a new single-day record for container throughput, handling over 203,000 TEUs despite typhoon disruptions
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index stabilized at $956 per 40ft, halting a five-week decline despite Middle East uncertainty
The Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) fell 2% to $960 per 40ft container, marking its fifth weekly decline.
Shanghai plans to become a top international shipping hub by 2030, targeting over 50 million TEUs in container throughput.

EUKOR Car Carriers completed the first green methanol bunkering for its new Shaper Class vessel, M/V Arctic Tern, in Shanghai

Shanghai Port has introduced a four-layer AI system to streamline terminal operations and improve risk management.
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) saw a 6.2% increase in container volume during the first half of the year.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's M/V Arctic Tern received its first green methanol bunkering in Shanghai, advancing decarbonization.
A Shanghai forum, hosted by China State Shipbuilding Corp, explored AI's potential in maritime and shipbuilding industries.
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