Box lines undercut forwarders' ocean rates in fear of soft market

Shipping lines have “moved first” to lower spot rates and undercut forwarders, fearing a deteriorating market. However, supply chain bottlenecks could yet “save the day” for carriers by propping up long-term ...

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Hong Kong’s competition authority today extended its block exemption for vessel-sharing agreements (VSAs) in the ...

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News / Decline in global rankings prompts Hong Kong rethink on maritime and logistics

Hong Kong is planning to create a new transport bureau to enhance its status as ...

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News / Major shipping delays tie up millions in our cashflow, say Hong Kong BCOs

Shipping delays in Hong Kong are causing “big trouble” for local manufacturers, tying up millions ...

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News / Major decline in cargo capacity for Cathay Pacific, thanks to crew quarantine

Hong Kong’s crew quarantine measures have slashed the city’s air cargo capacity, pushing freighters to ...

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News / Hong Kong shippers' fears ease as 100% air cargo screening looms

The final phase of Hong Kong’s air cargo security screening programme began today with x-raying ...

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News / Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption

Shipping lines in Hong Kong have warned of disruption and added costs following the reduction ...

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News / Shippers kick back at 'empty promises' from Hong Kong Seaport Alliance

The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has offered commitments to the city’s competition commission, after ...

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News / Hong Kong port loses a million teu as PRD undergoes a 'transformation'

Hong Kong’s container volumes fell by over a million teu last year, pushing the transhipment ...

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News / Warning to shippers that IMO 2020 surcharges may be 'profiteering' by carriers

Cargo owners should be alert for IMO 2020 surcharge “profiteering” by container lines, according to ...

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News / Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter

The launch of Hong Kong’s new x-ray screening rule for air cargo has been delayed due ...

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Box lines undercut forwarders' ocean rates in fear of soft market

Hong Kong Shippers' Council Headlines

News / Hong Kong extends block exemption for VSAs for another four years

News / Decline in global rankings prompts Hong Kong rethink on maritime and logistics

News / Major shipping delays tie up millions in our cashflow, say Hong Kong BCOs

News / Major decline in cargo capacity for Cathay Pacific, thanks to crew quarantine

News / Hong Kong shippers' fears ease as 100% air cargo screening looms

COMPANY NOTICES

News / Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption

News / Shippers kick back at 'empty promises' from Hong Kong Seaport Alliance

News / Hong Kong port loses a million teu as PRD undergoes a 'transformation'

News / Warning to shippers that IMO 2020 surcharges may be 'profiteering' by carriers

News / Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter

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Box lines undercut forwarders' ocean rates in fear of soft market

Hong Kong Shippers' Council Headlines

News / Hong Kong extends block exemption for VSAs for another four years

News / Decline in global rankings prompts Hong Kong rethink on maritime and logistics

News / Major shipping delays tie up millions in our cashflow, say Hong Kong BCOs

News / Major decline in cargo capacity for Cathay Pacific, thanks to crew quarantine

News / Hong Kong shippers' fears ease as 100% air cargo screening looms

COMPANY NOTICES

News / Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption

News / Shippers kick back at 'empty promises' from Hong Kong Seaport Alliance

News / Hong Kong port loses a million teu as PRD undergoes a 'transformation'

News / Warning to shippers that IMO 2020 surcharges may be 'profiteering' by carriers

News / Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter

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News / Competition regulators order investigation into new Hong Kong Seaport alliance

News / Shipper hackles rise as Hong Kong box terminals announce operating alliance

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