Container freight update for Oceania from MAERSK

• Greater China Area Covid- 19 update – Lockdown continues in Shanghai and Beijing. Extensions of the Maersk relief package to assist on Detention & Demurrage. Please monitor customer advisories.
• Re-Opening reefer bookings to Shanghai port, with first cargo accepted to arrive in Shanghai from 26 June 2022 and onwards. Please monitor customer advisories.
• Korea, Busan berth waiting time is increasing with the delay now at 36hours.
• Tanjung Pelepas and Singapore hubs remain with low wait times.
• Felixstow and London Gateway have reopened since congestion has alleviated and yard density is at lower levels.
• Cotton Season commencing in AU late May leading to increased demand for export space to South East Asia.
• Equipment management: 20FQ remains tight with limited availability. High demand for 20 equipment continues with the large agricultural season in AU.
• REEFER demand continues to build in NZ during the peak season. REEFER equip availability remain tight in OCE due to demand.

Australian Container Terminals

Sydney

• Patrick: Congestion with average 6-7 days delays and 10-11 days for off window vessels
• DP World: Average delay of 3-5 days for vessels that are already delayed and off the berthing window

Melbourne

• Patrick: Current average delays of 0.5-2 days
• DP World: 0.5-1 day average delay for vessels that are already delayed and off the berthing window.
• VICT: Current delays at 1-3 days for off window vessels

Brisbane

• Patrick: Minimum 2-3 days delay
• DP World: Minimum 1 day delay for off window vessels

Fremantle

• Patrick: 0.5–2 days delay
• DP World: Congestion with average 1 – 3 days delay for vessels that are already delayed and off the berthing window

Equipment update with Maersk (no 20’s)

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