Cargo delayed for 3 weeks! A container ship loaded with Chinese goods suffered a major failure

Yesterday, Maersk officially announced that another container ship had broken down and could only drift on the sea at a snail's pace.

Maersk container ship breaks down

According to the latest news from Maersk, its large container ship named MAERSK EUREKA has been breaking down in the Pacific Ocean for more than 12 days.

More importantly, the editor found out from the voyage information on the ship information website that the container ship had been docked at Ningbo and Shanghai Yangshan Port ↓

It is understood that since March 11, MAERSK EUREKA has experienced a fuel failure and stalled for the first time. On March 12, MAERSK EUREKA began to stop the main engine operation to replace the damaged fuel pump .

Although the container ship was able to resume passage the next day, the main engine was stopped again on March 14 for further investigation . The only good news we know so far is that all containers are intact and the power supply to the reefer containers is normal.

Maersk said in the announcement that maintenance technicians will depart from the Dutch port with parts on March 25 and are expected to start maintenance at the MAERSK EUREKA connection on March 28, and the maintenance may last until March 31.

Although Maersk has a specific solution, the weather at sea is not friendly. Higher winds are expected in the next 3 to 5 days. With the invasion of waves, it is still worrying whether the ship and cargo can remain intact.

MAERSK EUREKA is moving at a snail's pace in the Pacific Ocean due to a malfunction. Coupled with several days of maintenance time and severe congestion at the Port of Long Beach in Southern California, Maersk said the ship will suffer a delay of 15-20 days...

Sellers should be prepared for shipping delays

MAERSK EUREKA has been docked at the ports of Ningbo and Shanghai, which means that there may be a lot of Chinese goods on board, and sellers should be prepared for cargo delays.

Data shows that the intermodal freight market is expected to grow by US$49.84 billion between 2020 and 2024.

Sea transportation is favored by many sellers due to its large volume, long voyage and low transportation costs. However, the disadvantages of this transportation channel also make sellers feel overwhelmed.

Speaking of container ship failures, since the second half of last year, the on-time rate of container ships has repeatedly hit historical lows. This is also due to the impact of the epidemic on global container supply.

In addition, shipping freight rates continue to soar, cabins are full, and transportation cycles are long. If a container ship accidentally runs aground at sea, the impact will be more than just a little bit.

Therefore, if there is any emergency, the seller should still ask the freight forwarder in time to learn the latest status of their goods, at least to know whether the goods have arrived at the port or are at sea ...

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