Heilongjiang Lighthouse International Logistics Co., Ltd.

On November 27, a train carrying 100 TEUs of daily commodities was sent from Yiwu West Station to Beilun Port Station of Ningbo Zhoushan Port Railway, meaning that the cumulative business volume of "Yiwu-Ningbo Zhoushan Port" sea-railway intermodal transportation has exceeded 800,000 TEUs over the past years, of which this year, it has completed 145,000 TEUs, ranking the first in the business volume of a single line of Ningbo Zhoushan Port. This year, it has completed 145,000 TEUs, ranking first in the business volume of single line of sea-rail intermodal transportation in Ningbo Zhoushan Port.

　　Since the opening of "Yiwu-Ningbo Zhoushan Port" sea-railway intermodal transportation line in February 2009, the sea-railway intermodal transportation team of Ningbo Zhoushan Port has been relying on the construction of "One Belt, One Road" and "YiYong-Zhou" open channel, "sixth port area" construction and other policy superposition advantages, strengthen close collaboration with the railroad, shipping companies, port units, etc., in Yiwu and the surrounding areas to actively promote the "public to iron" business, to expand high-quality sources of goods, and continue to promote Yiwu sea-rail intermodal business to achieve high-quality development. At the same time, the team will actively promote the "public to rail" business in Yiwu and neighboring areas to expand high-quality cargo sources and continuously promote the high-quality development of Yiwu sea-rail transportation business. At the same time, the team according to market demand, continue to innovate the whole bill of lading (CCA) and other business models, has reached a business cooperation with 17 shipping companies, the opening of a number of shipping companies special trains, in order to realize the function of the seaport to the inland move forward, gathering shipping service advantages to empower.

　　This year, Ningbo Zhoushan Port sea-rail intermodal transport team continue to optimize the operation of the security, opened in late July Yiwu to Ningbo Zhoushan Port point-to-point circular train, from the plan to declare, loading and dispatching to the time limit for the arrival of the goods in Hong Kong in 48 hours, through the "one-stop to the end" mode of transportation along the way without grouping, to help our province's foreign trade enterprises to significantly save transport time and cost; in the relevant shipping companies to achieve the function of the seaport to the inland forward to gather the advantages of shipping services to empower. With the support of relevant policies, the opening of land port of embarkation, sea-rail transportation tax rebate business and export goods "direct loading" mode further promotes the facilitation of export trade and attracts more enterprises to take goods to Ningbo Zhoushan Port.

Building a multidimensional Belt and Road connectivity network. China will speed up high-quality development of the China-Europe Railway Express, participate in the trans-Caspian international transportation corridor, host the China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum, and make joint efforts to build a new logistics corridor across the Eurasian continent linked by direct railway and road transportation. We will vigorously integrate ports, shipping and trading services under the “Silk Road Maritime,” and accelerate the building of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and the Air Silk Road.

Two of the largest container shipping companies, Maersk and CMA CGM have decided to collaborate on decarbonisation initiatives. Both ocean carriers believe that working together can assist in accelerating the green transition in shipping.

CMA CGM and Maersk have established a net-zero target for their shipping businesses, have found scalable technologies that can have an impact this decade and have already taken steps to promote maritime decarbonisation.

Additionally, both companies are investing in new green vessels. Maersk has placed an order for vessels that can run on bio/e-methanol, while the French shipping line has placed orders for LNG-propelled ships that can also run on bio/e-methane, the new green equivalent to current LNG, as well as vessels that can run on bio/e-methanol.

The annual "peak" shipping season began modestly at the Port of Long Beach, as warehouses remained overstocked and consumer demand continued to shift toward travel and other summer activities.

Last month, dockworkers and terminal operators in Long Beach moved 682,312 TEUs, translating to a 15.4% decrease from August 2022. Imports fell 15.4% to 325,436 TEUs, while exports fell 23.1% to 93,402 TEUs. The number of empty containers passing via the Californian port fell 12.5% to 263,474 TEUs.

During the first eight months of 2023, the Port handled 4,993,237 TEUs, representing a 24.4% decline over the same period in the previous year. Cargo flows have remained comparable to pre-pandemic levels this year, according to the port's announcement.

"We anticipated a modest peak season as our cargo numbers continue to stabilize at pre-pandemic levels," stated Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach.

He added, "Over the long term we are strengthening our competitiveness by investing in digital and physical infrastructure projects that will keep goods moving efficiently for decades to come."

The number of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asian waters increased by 32% until August this year compared to same period last year, data reported to a regional centre shows.

Until August 2023 some 78 incidents were reported to the information sharing centre of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP).

On the other hand, during the January - August period last year some 59 incidents were reported.

Data also shows that last year a total of 84 incidents were reported during the entire 12 months. On the other hand, within eight months of this year, some 78 incidents have already been reported hinting at a significant rise of incidents.

The half-yearly report of ReCAAP had shown a 40% increase in incidents this year compared to the same period last year.

The increase of incidents during the first six months had occurred in the Philippines, Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS), Thailand and Vietnam.

The major concern was the continued occurrence of incidents at the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, like in the recent past.

Data shows that of the total 78 incidents in Asian water during the January - August period this year some 56 incidents alone occurred in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore compared to 38 incidents during the same period last year.

In a latest weekly report, the ReCAAP advised ships to continue to exercise vigilance while underway or at anchor/berth at ports/anchorages; and the law enforcement agencies to enhance surveillance, increase patrols and respond promptly to reported incidents.

“Ship master and crew are to report all incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships to the nearest coastal State RCC and flag State.., it said.

They are also asked to exercise vigilance and adopt appropriate preventive measures taking reference from the Regional Guide 2 to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia, said the regional centre.