09/26/2026
🚢 Asia Shipping Update: Holiday Closures & Congestion Pressure
Ocean shipping across Asia continues to face operational pressure, with Shanghai and Ningbo remaining key areas of concern. Vessel waiting times, berth congestion, cargo backlogs, and disrupted vessel rotations are affecting sailing schedules and available capacity.
🔄 How the disruption is affecting shipments:
Port Congestion → Vessel Delays → Cargo Backlogs → Tight Vessel Space → Booking Rollovers → Revised ETD/ETA → Longer Transit Times
🇨🇳 China Holiday Pressure Adds Another Challenge
China’s Mid-Autumn Festival (September 25–27) is currently underway, followed shortly by the National Day Golden Week (October 1–7). Before and after major holidays, increased cargo activity can place additional pressure on terminal operations, vessel space, equipment availability, and sailing schedules.
🌏 Regional Transshipment Impact
As delays at major Chinese ports affect vessel rotations, pressure can also extend to regional transshipment hubs such as Busan, potentially causing changes to connecting vessel schedules and transit times.
📦 What Shippers Should Expect
• Possible vessel and port delays
• Booking rollovers on selected sailings
• Tighter vessel/container space
• Changes to ETD and ETA
• Longer transit and transshipment times
• Possible equipment constraints on busy routes
⏳ Planning Ahead Matters
For time-sensitive shipments, we recommend allowing additional lead time and confirming sailing schedules early, particularly for cargo originating from China and other connected Asian trade lanes.
At Haque International Logistics Corp., we are closely monitoring port conditions, vessel schedules, and carrier updates to help our customers plan shipments and manage potential disruptions more effectively.