NO.1: Asia-US container shipping volume decreased by 20%
According to data released on June 19th, the volume of container shipments from Asia to the United States in May was 1,474,872 (calculated in 20-foot equivalent units), a decrease of 20% compared to the same period last year, with a decrease similar to that of 19% in April.
In terms of product categories, furniture, which has a high transportation share, decreased by 31%, significantly dragging down the overall level. Toys and sporting goods decreased by 29%, clothing decreased by 27%, and footwear decreased by 35%, showing a significant decline in consumer goods.
NO.2: Maersk increases freight flight frequency between China, South Korea, and Europe and America
Maersk recently announced that it will increase the frequency of scheduled freight flights between mainland China, South Korea, and Europe and America, and invest in more cargo aircraft.
The Global Air Freight Product Manager of Maersk said, “We are once again investing in one cargo aircraft and significantly increasing the frequency of freight flights. This will further enhance our ability to provide regular flights to customers through our own controllable capacity, ensuring the visibility, reliability, and resilience of their supply chains.
In addition, this move will also strengthen our position as a partner in the global air cargo market, truly focusing on customers and providing them with high-quality services.”
NO.3: Efficiency of major ports in Europe and America improved in May
According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, in May, the comprehensive service level of major ports in China remained stable, while the efficiency of major ports in Europe and America improved.
Among them, the average length of stay for ships at the Port of Hamburg in Europe was 2.13 days, a decrease of 4.1% compared to the previous month; at the major ports in the US West, the average length of stay at the Port of Los Angeles was 3.85 days, a decrease of 13.9% compared to the previous month; and at the Port of Long Beach, the average length of stay for ships was 4.57 days.
NO.4: Pilots of Spain’s Eurobair begin a new round of strikes
Pilots of Spain’s Eurobair have started a new round of strike actions, resulting in the cancellation of 16 scheduled flights that were supposed to depart on the 19th.
According to a statement previously released by the Spanish Pilots’ Union, this round of strikes will continue until July 2nd. The union stated that the company violated the preliminary agreement reached on June 8th and did not meet the requirements for salary and working conditions, so the strike continues.
Between May 22nd and June 2nd, Eurobair pilots conducted a total of 8 rounds of strike actions, resulting in the cancellation of 114 flights.
NO.5: DHL to build a new gateway facility in Helsinki, Finland
DHL Express recently announced that it will build a new gateway facility at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland, which is expected to be completed and operational in the second half of 2025.
It is worth mentioning that the gateway will be designed and built in a carbon-neutral manner, including the use of geothermal heating and photovoltaic power generation, energy-saving building materials, and the use of LED lighting and advanced building management systems inside the facility. In addition, the handling area will be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations.