Asia to US Capacity Update
eShipping’s primary agent in China and SE Asia reports that ocean vessel space to the United States continues to be tight despite the removal of nearly all blank sailings.
Overall, capacity is beginning to approach 2019 levels; however, based on carriers’ prospective September bookings, there are indications that the back half of August may see volumes peak for 2020 before tapering off.
Vessel space out of Cambodia in particular remains extremely tight.
Current capacity notes from China for weeks 34-39:
Central China: Shanghai space to the USWC and USEC remains full due to elevated levels of PPE. COSCO and other carriers still have weight limitations to the USEC. Ningbo space to the USWC and USEC is full especially for Ocean Alliance carriers. Gulf Coast routings have capacity and present valid possible routing alternatives.
Northern China: Compared to peak congestion near the end of June space out of Dalian has improved considerably. COSCO has available capacity to the USEC and MSC, ONE, and YML are seeking volume to both US coasts. Qingdao space to the USWC ports is full however capacity is available on USEC routings.
Southern China: Vessel space on all services remains very tight.
Taiwan and Fujian services are full through the end of August.
Current capacity notes from additional SE Asian locations:
Operational Summary by Location:
