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Shipping Alert: Golden Week Blank Sailings Surge!

Release time:

2025-09-16

Major carriers like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and MSC have announced numerous cancellations during China’s Golden Week, with some routes paused for the rest of 2025.

📊 Data Snapshot:

Week 38–42 cancellations rose 60%, mainly trans-Pacific (50%), Asia–Europe/Med (34%), trans-Atlantic (16%)

Peak cancellations coincide with Golden Week (Weeks 40–41)

🔥 Market Split:

US-bound rates up 7–8%

Europe & Med rates down 12%

💡 What You Should Do:

Book early for US shipments

Explore flexible routes for Europe/Med

Coordinate with freight forwarders to avoid delays

📩 Avoid delays & surcharges → Contact Pasi International Logistics

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