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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nContainer handling fees at several ports have more than doubled overnight, with waiting times at Yangshan Port reaching as high as 12 days! Maersk has issued multiple emergency announcements, forcing some routes to cancel calls at Shanghai Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strictest entry restrictions have been fully implemented at Shekou and Yantian ports in South China. Do not blindly load containers into ports; contact ALLWIN LOGISTIC CO.,LTD. immediately for the latest contingency plan to avoid potential problems! \u2022 The Real Port Situation: A Major Paralysis Across North and South China<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent days, many customers have been anxiously asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Why hasn’t my ship left port yet?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Why are ships skipping ports and leaving containers behind again?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the latest monitoring data from ALLWIN LOGISTIC CO.,LTD., all six major ports in China’s three major shipping battlefields (north, central, and south) are currently under high alert, experiencing a severe paralysis characterized by “ships waiting for berths, cargo waiting for container loading, and containers waiting for yards.” Ship delays and terminal backlogs have generally persisted for nearly a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Core Causes of Congestion: Middle East Red Sea Situation + Consecutive Typhoons + Soaring Freight Rates Leading to “Panic Buying”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Industry supply chain experts point out that this round of massive port congestion is the product of a deep intertwining of multiple crises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Geopolitical and Weather Maneuvers: Tensions in the Middle East Red Sea and the successive impacts of Typhoons Bavi and Noul have exacerbated shipping schedule disruptions, slowed container turnover in ports, and continuously increased pressure on storage yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freight Rates Surge by $1100 in a Single Trip: According to firsthand feedback from industry communities and shippers, ocean freight rates have recently experienced another rocket-like surge. To lock in costs before the deadline of a single $1100 increase in freight rates, countless foreign trade shippers and factories are rushing to load containers early, desperately cramming them into major terminals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shipping Companies’ Container Reception on Some Routes is Severely Exceeding Capacity: Under this industry-wide “panic buying spree,” the total container volume on some routes has severely exceeded the actual capacity limits of terminal yards and vessels, directly overloading port infrastructure and creating a vicious cycle where containers can “enter but not leave.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- East and North China Ports: Typhoon “Bavi” Just Passed! “Dolphin” Approaches Again
Shanghai Port (Most Severely Affected Area): Average berthing time reached 4.4 days in 7 days; Waigaoqiao and Yangshan yards are already 75% occupied. Among them, the waiting time for ships at Yangshan Phase III (Yangshan Area 12) has soared to 12 days, and at Waigaoqiao Phase II, it has reached 8 days!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nNingbo-Zhoushan Port: Previously affected by the typhoon, it experienced a complete closure of navigation for 88 hours (nearly 4 days). After the closure was lifted, a massive influx of ships resulted in actual waiting times exceeding 3 days across the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Qingdao Port: Actual waiting times for ships have soared to 3-4 days, and scheduling pressures have severely limited the availability of berths for subsequent ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It took 10 days to travel from Ningbo to Shanghai!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f New weather threat: Typhoon No. 13, “Dolphin,” has formed in the Northwest Pacific and is rapidly intensifying. Shipping routes in East and North China will face a new round of port closures and suspensions in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- South China ports: Shenzhen Yantian Port and Shekou Port have fully implemented the “strictest entry restrictions.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Shenzhen Yantian Port: Strictly enforcing ETB-7 entry control, only accepting export containers that are expected to arrive within 7 days prior to the scheduled berthing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shenzhen Shekou Port: Starting August 3, 2026, a new “double hard restriction” will be implemented\u2014in addition to the mandatory ETB-7, a new 120% overload limit (a serious red line) will be added. Once the cumulative container volume on a certain route reaches 120% of the maximum single-voyage loading volume in the past three months, the terminal will immediately suspend container acceptance and document processing for that route!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guangzhou Nansha Port: Due to the concentrated diversion and influx of large ships, berthing times continue to rise, and inland river barges in the Pearl River Delta (Foshan\/Shunde\/Zhongshan\/Jiangmen, etc.) are experiencing severe congestion on the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udce2 Shipping giant: Maersk issues 3 emergency port skipping and container abandonment notices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given the severity of the current terminal congestion, global shipping giant Maersk issued 3 official business adjustment notices on July 30 and 31. Major shipping companies have begun drastically cutting voyages as a means of survival:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Announcement 1] Dragon Route Shanghai Port Skip:<\/strong> Due to severe supply chain disruptions and port congestion at Shanghai Port, Maersk officially announced that the vessel “METHONI” on the Dragon route will have its call at Shanghai cancelled. Cargo originally scheduled for loading in Shanghai will face urgent rescheduling or adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Announcement 2] Northern Star Route Large-Scale Call Cancellations:<\/strong> Affected by severe weather and port congestion in East China, the vessel “MAERSK NINGBO” has temporarily cancelled its call at Shanghai Port to restore service schedules, instead transiting through Xiamen and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Announcement 3] Brisbane Route Port Skip:<\/strong> Similarly, due to the cascading effects of severe delays at East and Northern ports, multiple voyages, including the “ALS KRONOS,” have been severely impacted, resulting in significant losses of subsequent capacity to Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These frequent port skippings by shipping giants mean that once cargo is delivered, it could be stranded at the terminal for weeks! \u2022 Skyrocketing Costs! What Three Exorbitant Costs Will You Face If You Blindly Load Containers for Port?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this special period, if foreign trade companies ignore warnings and blindly arrange factory loading and truck pickup based on past experience, they will directly face the following fatal economic losses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd25 1. Unloading Fees May More Than Double (Skyrocketing Warning!) Due to extreme saturation of container yards at major ports, trucks cannot enter the ports, and containers can only be temporarily unloaded and stored in cooperative yards outside the ports. Currently, for example, unloading fees at Shanghai Port have skyrocketed from the normal 400-500 RMB\/container to 800-1000 RMB\/container, an increase of 100%! Previously, due to extreme shortages, auxiliary areas were even driven to historically high levels of 4000-6000 RMB\/container! A slight miscalculation can wipe out a company’s profits entirely due to unloading fees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- High “delay fees” for container trucks: Due to port gate restrictions (before ETB – 7 days) or the Shekou route quota suspension (over 120%), container truck drivers often queue for 10-20 hours at the gates, incurring a daily delay fee of 500-1000 yuan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secondary container return trucking fees: When the ship actually opens or the gate is cleared, a new truck needs to be arranged to transport the container from the outer yard to the terminal, incurring secondary trucking fees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The container drop-off fee and trucking fee are now the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Shipping Pitfall Avoidance Guide: Faced with the current extreme market conditions of widespread port congestion, price increases, and quota restrictions along the coast, supply chain experts advise all foreign trade export companies to rationally adjust their logistics plans and adhere to the following four bottom lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Completely reverse the production schedule \u2013 “determine the shipping date first, then load the container.” Do not blindly load containers ahead of schedule out of fear of price increases. Before officially loading containers in the factory workshop, be sure to repeatedly verify the latest ETB (Estimated Time to Berth). Before entering the ETB-7 security window or successfully securing a container receiving quota at Shekou Port, resolutely refrain from loading or picking up containers to avoid the risk of off-site container handling (1000-2000 RMB) and high-value truck congestion at the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Second step: In response to Shekou’s new policies and over-quota restrictions, secure container receiving quotas in advance. After Shekou implemented the 120% quota limit on August 3rd, the focus is on preventing over-quota violations due to panic-driven port entry. Freight forwarders must be required to prioritize securing container receiving and documentation quotas for their chosen route as soon as they enter the ETB-7 window. Only after obtaining the official receiving document should the trucking company be notified to pick up empty containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Third step: Prepare for both possibilities and decisively divert urgent shipments. For urgent shipments with extremely high time requirements, never rely solely on a single sea freight route. It is recommended to evaluate alternative land-based solutions such as sea-rail intermodal transport (e.g., entering through a dedicated railway channel, enjoying higher priority) or China-Europe\/Central Asia freight trains to bypass the congestion at coastal ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Maintain Communication with Freight Forwarders. Due to the current congestion caused by a combination of geopolitical factors, soaring costs leading to panic port entry, widespread shipping delays, and consecutive typhoons, current shipping delays are a global and industry-wide objective fact (generally 3-7 days). Maintaining communication with freight forwarders and taking a proactive approach is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion: Procurement is difficult, and so is freight forwarding. Faced with this sudden shipping storm, closely monitor every update from shipping companies and terminal gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When shipping now, avoid rushing. Ensuring symmetrical information between upstream and downstream partners, close cooperation, and careful planning before action will minimize losses and allow you to safely weather this port congestion storm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf10 Don’t blindly follow the port congestion; plan ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, policies regarding full-line closures, terminal shutdowns, and shipping company delays are constantly changing. For assistance, please leave your email\/phone number or email info@allwinlogistic.com. We will arrange for someone to contact you immediately upon seeing your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information Sources: The average berthing times, terminal yard loads, freight rate trends, and typhoon weather data for various ports mentioned in this article are all from publicly announced data from major coastal ports. Information regarding route adjustments, skipping ports, and container dumping is sourced from official business announcements released by shipping companies such as Maersk at the end of July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Data Timeliness Notice: Given the ongoing evolution of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and Red Sea, the highly uncertain nature of sudden weather events (such as Typhoon Dolphin), and the rapidly changing nature of new container handling policies at various terminals (such as restrictions at Yantian Port and the 120% quota limit at Shekou Port), the data, warehousing and container handling fees, and control rules listed in this article are for industry reference only. Please ensure that the vessel’s actual berthing time (ETB), voyage opening time (CY Open), and customs cut-off time (CY Cut) are based on the real-time information returned by the official gate systems of major ports, shipping company websites, and your freight forwarder on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclaimer: This article aims to provide objective industry news and supply chain risk warnings. All analyses, expert advice, and response suggestions in this article do not constitute any form of guarantee for logistics decisions. Our company and editorial team assume no direct or indirect legal or economic liability for losses incurred due to force majeure events such as Red Sea situation rerouting, panic-driven port entry, temporary overbooking by shipping companies, or disorderly adjustments to port policies, including losses from off-site container unloading, truck congestion fees, secondary towing fees, and delays in overseas trade contracts. Shippers and freight forwarders must carefully verify and make independent decisions when arranging actual production and towing schedules.
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- South China ports: Shenzhen Yantian Port and Shekou Port have fully implemented the “strictest entry restrictions.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- East and North China Ports: Typhoon “Bavi” Just Passed! “Dolphin” Approaches Again