Ongoing Shipping Disruptions Affecting China-Origin Cargo:
We would like to provide an update on the current shipping environment for cargo departing China.
While demand remains strong across many trade lanes, several operational challenges continue to impact vessel schedules and cargo movements. These include:
- Congestion at both origin and destination ports
- Vessel schedule changes and port omissions implemented by shipping lines to recover delays
- Blank sailings (cancelled voyages) resulting from network adjustments
- Equipment shortages and space constraints during peak shipping periods
- We are seeing Peak Season Surcharges advertised earlier than in recent years . This suggest Lines are expecting full vessels and have the confidence of implementing
As a result, even cargo that has been booked, customs cleared, and delivered to the terminal on time may still be subject to schedule changes or rolling to a later vessel.
Europe & Thailand Shipping Update
Europe
Shipments originating in Europe that tranship through major EU ports continue to experience routing changes. It is common for cargo to be reassigned between transhipment ports while in transit, which can result in multiple schedule updates throughout the shipment journey. The war in the middle east is continuing to impact across European ports.
Thailand
Capacity constraints remain evident on services from Thailand to Australia. Securing vessel space in line with cargo ready dates continues to be challenging across all Australian trade lanes. In recent weeks, some shipments originally booked on direct services have been transferred to transhipment services, which may impact transit times and schedule reliability.
How We Can Help
At GPSM, we work closely with a range of shipping lines and continuously monitor carrier performance and vessel schedules. If you have shipments that are particularly time-sensitive or where loading certainty is critical, please let us know before your booking is placed. Our team can review:
- Alternative carrier options
- Available vessel schedules
- Transit times
- Freight costs
- Service reliability
This allows us to recommend the most suitable shipping solution for your requirements.
Planning Ahead
While no carrier can provide an absolute guarantee against rolling in the current market conditions, selecting the right service can often improve the likelihood of cargo loading as scheduled. Early planning and communication remain the best ways to minimise disruption. If you have upcoming shipments with critical delivery requirements, please contact your GPSM representative so we can assist with the best available options.
How We Can Help
Readers of our recent Newsletters would have learnt of the introduction of PSS throughout the Asian region Indian Sub-Continent and Middle East ranging from USD350 – USD500. We will alert Customers of the final implemented increases once they are confirmed. Notices are still being received by GPSM since our last newsletter.
It is important to understand that the PSS is applicable based on the Shipped on Board date and not the date of booking for a particular vessel .
Thank you for your continued support and trust in GPSM.