Ningbo Yard Occupancy Reaches 95% as Cargo Surge Strains Terminals

Summary

Kuehne+Nagel's port operational update covering the week ending 17 June shows Ningbo's Meishan terminal yard occupancy at 95%, with reefer utilisation at 85%. A recent cargo surge and carriers' pre-in/port-out activity have driven yard density to critically high levels, extending vessel waiting times to 1.5-2 days. The congestion highlights the pressure on Chinese export hubs ahead of the traditional peak season.