MSC update on Yantian port congestion

MSC reports there is an ongoing congestion issue at the Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) in Shenzhen, China, and that yard density remains high.  

A number of COVID-19 cases had emerged at the port last week, and tightened health and safety measures have been rolled out by local authorities.  

The overall operation productivity at YICT has been adversely impacted, and we expect the current vessel berthing delays and port congestion situation will likely continue for at least a week. 

Here are the following measures by YICT to improve the current port congestion situation: 
MSC will also be omitting a number of calls at the Yantian port so as to minimize impact on our vessel schedules.  

• Acceptance of export laden containers has resumed from 00:00 AM on 31 May. But please note that from 31 May to 6 June, only export laden containers with ETA-3 (i.e. within 3 days of the vessel’s Estimated Time of Arrival) will be accepted.  
• Pick-up of import laden containers (mainly in the eastern area of the port) remains as per normal. 

MSC expects that there will be some changes regarding the CY open/closing dates for the port, as well as release of empties during this period.