Since 26 August, the Panama Canal authority (ACP) has reduced the maximum draught for vessels at the neopanamax locks to 48ft, with a further reduction to 47.5ft due later this year. Yang Ming's management said: "Our main workhorses are 13,000 teu vessels, which can pass.
Since 26 August, the Panama Canal authority (ACP) has reduced the maximum draught for vessels at the neopanamax locks to 48ft, with a further reduction to 47.5ft due later this year.
Yang Ming's management said: "Our main workhorses are 13,000 teu vessels, which can pass.
The US routes were unlikely to become completely decoupled, they said, because cargo volumes could shift between different North American gateways.
Since 26 August, the Panama Canal authority (ACP) has reduced the maximum draught for vessels at the neopanamax locks to 48ft, with a further reduction to 47.5ft due later this year. Yang Ming's management said: "Our main workhorses are 13,000 teu vessels, which can pass. The US routes were unlikely to become completely decoupled, they said, because cargo volumes could shift between different North American gateways.
Some ports even face issues such as insufficient hinterland and depth restrictions, leading to longer loading, unloading, and turnaround times after large vessels enter port. "Yang Ming believes that if future port expansion cannot keep up with the trend toward larger vessels, port congestion will persist." Close --> Comment on this article Close You must be logged in to post a comment.
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