Greater China Ningbo port operations update

August 25, 2021 - Update 6

As reported by Information Office of Ningbo Municipal People’s Government on August 25th, Meishan island facilities has been formally reopened. On the same day, Meishan terminal has resumed operation after two weeks of lockdown restrictions. Your supply chain is always our top priority. Maersk aims to provide you, as our valued customer, with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that together we can navigate this period of heightened volatility and keep your supply chain moving.

Key Highlights

• Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) has resumed operations of container gate-in & gate-out and vessel berthing from Aug 25th.
• Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been gradually reopened from 25th Aug.
• Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation has been resumed from Aug 25th.
• Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse cargo receiving and operation have been resumed from Aug 25th.

Terminals

Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT)

• Operation of container gate-in & gate-out and vessel berthing has been resumed from 25th Aug.

Landside Service

Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been gradually reopened from 25th Aug.

Warehouse

Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation has been resumed from Aug 25th and will be completely back to normal on Sep 1st.

Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse cargo receiving and operation have been resumed from Aug 25th.

Your supply chain is of the utmost concern to us and we will continue to keep you informed of all developments. We thank you for your continued support.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk professional.

August 19, 2021 - Update 5

According to Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) announcement, operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug. Your supply chain is always our top priority. Maersk aims to provide you, as our valued customer, with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that together we can navigate this period of heightened volatility and keep your supply chain moving.

Key Highlights

• MSICT locked down and stopped operations of container gate-in and gate-out from 11th Aug until
  further notice.
• Vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.
• 2M vessels mainly call Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2-3 days right now.
• Asia-West Africa vessels call Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.
• Expanded list of impacted vessels below
• Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Ningbo Bluedragon Longfei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Terminals

Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT)

• Operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.

Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4

• 2M vessels mainly call Beilun Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2-3 days right now.
• Duration of CY open has been reduced to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and remains 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal

• Asia-West Africa vessels call Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Duration of CY open has been reduced to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and remains 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.

Vessels

Due to aforementioned disruptions, we regret to inform you that a few vessels including our partners’ vessels have omitted Ningbo in order to protect schedule reliability. Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (AsiaSouth America) at MSICT. Please refer to the contingency plan as outlined below.

Empty Containers

Empty pick-up remains normal as empty stock reserves in other terminals instead of Meishan terminal.

Landside Service

Trucking related to empty orladen from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Warehouse

Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse operation keeps normal while empty or laden from/to Meishan terminal has been suspended.

Your supply chain is of the utmost concern to us and we will continue to keep you informed of all developments. We thank you for your continued support.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk professional.

August 18, 2021 - Update 4

According to Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) announcement, operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug. Your supply chain is always our top priority. Maersk aims to provide you, as our valued customer, with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that together we can navigate this period of heightened volatility and keep your supply chain moving.

Key Highlights

• MSICT locked down and stopped operations of container gate-in and gate-out from 11th Aug until further notice.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.
• 2M vessels mainly call Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Asia-West Africa vessels call Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.
• Expanded list of impacted vessels below
• Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Ningbo Bluedragon Longfei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Terminals

Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT)

• Operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.

Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4

• 2M vessels mainly call Beilun Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Duration of CY open has been reduced to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and remains 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal

• Asia-West Africa vessels call Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Duration of CY open has been reduced to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and remains 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.

Vessels

Due to aforementioned disruptions, we regret to inform you that a few vessels including our partners’ vessels have omitted Ningbo in order to protect schedule reliability. Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) at MSICT. Please refer to the contingency plan as outlined below.

Empty Containers

Empty pick-up remains normal as empty stock reserves in other terminals instead of Meishan terminal.

Landside Service

Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Warehouse

Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse operation keeps normal while empty or laden from/to Meishan terminal has been suspended.

Your supply chain is of the utmost concern to us and we will continue to keep you informed of all developments. We thank you for your continued support.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk professional.

August 16, 2021 - Update 3

According to Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) announcement, operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug. Your supply chain is always our top priority. Maersk aims to provide you, as our valued customer, with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that together we can navigate this period of heightened volatility and keep your supply chain moving.

Key Highlights

• MSICT locked down and stopped operations of container gate-in and gate-out from 11th Aug until further notice.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.
• 2M vessels mainly call Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Asia-West Africa vessels call Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.
• Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) at MSICT. All AC6 vessels in Aug will omit Ningbo.
• Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Ningbo Bluedragon Longfei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Terminals

Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT)

• Operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.

Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4

• 2M vessels mainly call Beilun Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Yard density is 78% for laden and 85% for empty.
• Duration of CY open has been reduced to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and remains 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal

• Asia-West Africa vessels call Ningbo-Zhoushan Yongzhou Terminal with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Yard density is 79% for laden and 82% for empty.
• Duration of CY open has been reduced to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and remains 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.

Vessels

Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) at MSICT and All AC6 vessels in Aug will omit Ningbo.

Empty Containers

Empty pick-up remains normal as empty stock reserves in other terminals instead of Meishan terminal.

Landside Service

Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Warehouse

Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse operation keeps normal while empty or laden from/to Meishan terminal has been suspended.

Your supply chain is of the utmost concern to us and we will continue to keep you informed of all developments. We thank you for your continued support.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk professional.

August 13, 2021 - Update 2

According to Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) announcement, operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug. Your supply chain is always our top priority. Maersk aims to provide you, as our valued customer, with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that together we can navigate this period of heightened volatility and keep your supply chain moving.

Key Highlights

• MSICT locked down and stopped operations of container gate-in and gate-out from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.
• 2M vessels mainly call Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.
• Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) at MSICT. All AC6 vessels in Aug will omit Ningbo.
• Trucking related to empty or laden from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Ningbo Bluedragon Longfei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Terminals

Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT)

• Operation of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.

Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4

• 2M vessels mainly call Beilun Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 2 days right now.
• Yard density is 82% for laden and 71% for empty.
• Duration of CY open will reduce to 2 days effective from Aug 12th and will remain 3-4 days for a few vessels depending on situation.

Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.

Vessels

Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) at MSICT and All AC6 vessels in Aug will omit Ningbo.

Empty Containers

Empty pick-up remains normal as empty stock reserves in other terminals instead of Meishan terminal.

Landside Service

Trucking related to empty orladen from/to Meishan port has been suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Warehouse

Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation has been completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse operation keeps normal while empty or laden from/to Meishan terminal has been suspended.

Your supply chain is of the utmost concern to us and we will continue to keep you informed of all developments. We thank you for your continued support.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk professional

August 12, 2021 - Update 1

According to Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT) announcement, operations of container gate-in and gate-out has been suspended from 11th Aug. Your supply chain is always our top priority. Maersk aims to provide you, as our valued customer, with the most relevant and up-to-date information so that together we can navigate this period of heightened volatility and keep your supply chain moving.

Key Highlights

• Ningbo Meishan Isaland International Container Terminal (MSICT) locked down and stopped operations of container gate-in and gate-out from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.
• 2M vessels mainly call Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 1.5-2 days right now.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.
• Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) calls MSICT and next week’s port call (vessel SEASPAN OCEANIA) will omit Ningbo.
• Trucking related to empty and laden return from/to Meishan port suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• Ningbo Bluedragon Longfei warehouse operation completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Terminals

Ningbo Meishan Isaland International Container Terminal (MSICT)

• Operations of container gate-in and gate-out suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.
• A few vessels which call MSICT started to move to other terminals in Ningbo port.

Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 4

• 2M vessels mainly call Beilun Terminal Phase 4 with the waiting time of 1.5-2 days right now.
• Yard density for laden is 80% and 75% for empty.
• Duration of CY open will reduce to 2-3 days depending on the terminal situation.

Other Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s terminals are operating normally.

Vessels

Maersk has a VSA service AC6 (Asia- South America) calls MSICT and next week’s port call (vessel SEASPAN OCEANIA) will omit Ningbo.

Empty Containers

Empty pick-up remains normal as empty stock reserves in other terminals instead of Meishan terminal.

Landside Service

Trucking related to empty and laden return from/to Meishan port suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Warehouse

Ningbo Bluedragon LongFei warehouse operation completely suspended from 11th Aug until further notice.

Ningbo Bluedragon LongXing warehouse operation keeps normal while empty pick-up and laden gatein from/to Meishan terminal suspended.

Your supply chain is of the utmost concern to us and we will continue to keep you informed of all developments. We thank you for your continued support.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk professional.