This is the second time that a major Chinese port has been forced to close due to the coronavirus. The port of Yantian, near the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, had to close for nearly a month from the end of May. As a result, the goods had to be returned to warehouses and factories and [...]
The non-availability of containers in Asia is becoming a major problem for the sea freight. The main cause of this shortage is the coronavirus, which resulted in a series of events. Activities in Asia were highly reduced from April to June. Shipping lines have therefore reduced the number of their ships, so as not [...]
We would first like to inform all of our customers that we are not closing and that our work will not be interrupted. Following the latest measures taken by the Confederation, we have chosen to strengthen our measures to avoid the risk of infections. In the offices, three teams have been formed to ensure the [...]
First of all, ATM is proud to announce that unlike some we have not interrupted our shipments to China and have found solutions to continue to do so. The coronavirus outbreak still continue to have an important impact on supply chains, from reduction of air capacity to ocean reefer surcharges and dozens of blank sailings. [...]
ATM has already found solutions for your shipments from southeastern China. During the last few months, you have noticed, the demonstrations in Hong Kong are increasing, and this also impacts the transport. Below the current disturbances: Rail: Delayed services and disruptions (blockages especially China <-> Hong Kong and Subway) Road: some blocked roads [...]
CMA CGM has ordered 10 container ships from the Chinese state shipyard with a unit capacity of 15,000 TEU. These ships are 366 meter long and will operate on lines between Asia and the Mediterranean. They will be delivered from 2021. The French group relies on less polluting types of propulsion, and therefore half of [...]
The Swissterminal informed us that due to an urgent overhaul of the crane of 30.11. as of 08.12.2018, only one crane instead of two will be available for handling in Frenkendorf (road and rail). Please note that during the inspection period, track capacity is greatly reduced, that is, we need to reduce single wagon traffic [...]
According to the 2018 CNUDED (Conference on Trade and Development) report, growth in shipping traffic is not expected until 2023. Trade increased strongly in 2017 to 4%, based on the recovery of the global economy. Statistically speaking, this is the highest in the last five years. Global transshipment volumes reached $ 10.7 billion and [...]
From next week, it will no longer be possible to use the Rhine for container traffic. There is no other choice than to use rail or truck. We suggest that you reserve your containers a few weeks in advance, especially for export, because we can book inbound containers much earlier, compared to outbound ones.
For many years, it is possible to travel with the largest container ships of the world. This transportation is not well known to the general public, but does delight sea lovers who can enjoy a long and slow journey, discovering the largest ports in the world and satisfy their thirst for freedom when the ship [...]