Global Port Operations Hit by Fog, Quake Closure and Strong U.S. West Coast Volumes

Summary

A mid-June port operations update shows dense fog disrupting Chinese gateways including Qingdao and Xiamen, an earthquake forcing the full suspension of General Santos in the Philippines, and winter weather blocking Argentine-Chilean hinterland routes. Meanwhile, the Port of Los Angeles processed nearly 840,000 TEU in its latest month, with year-to-date volume up 1% and June bookings projected above 900,000 TEU. Northern Europe and West Africa also reported localized congestion amid yard and equipment imbalances.