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Typhoon Bavi's 2M TEU delay pushes Manzanillo FCL deliveries back 2 weeks
Typhoon Bavi disrupted Shanghai and Ningbo ports over the weekend, delaying 2 million TEU and accounting for 54% of global congestion. Transpacific services to Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas face blank sailings and equipment shortages, pushing FCL deliveries back at least two weeks.
Read More →Mexico-Japan inspections at Manzanillo from July 14 raise demurrage on China FCL
Mexico and Japan launched enhanced physical and documentary inspections at Manzanillo from July 14, extending clearance times for industrial imports. Combined with SCFI surging 150% and 3.7 million TEU congestion, the measures directly increase demurrage for China-origin FCL while final anti-dumping duties on Chinese cardboard take effect.
Read More →Manzanillo FCL halt until 6 July 21:00 risks missing 1 August electronic customs declaration with fines up to $6,000
Manzanillo port suspended full container shipments until 21:00 on 6 July 2026, directly delaying Asia-Mexico FCL supply chains. Mexico’s new electronic customs declaration starts 1 August with fines up to $6,000 for inconsistencies, while Hormuz missile attacks raise war-risk premiums.
Read More →Puerto del Norte advances with urgency: Manzanillo & Laredo demand adds 12-24 hour waits to your FCL imports
Mexico Senate approves up to 50% import tariffs on goods from China, India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. New SAT origin verification rules effective October 2026 and revised China-Mexico origin rules from September 2026 create compliance pressure. Ports including Manzanillo report 12-24 hour waits amid USMCA review uncertainty.
Read More →FCL Rates to Manzanillo Surged 78-89% – Have You Booked 21 Days in Advance?
FCL rates from Asia to Manzanillo surged 78-89% in June 2026, reaching $4860-5940 for 20GP amid port congestion over 3 days, Hormuz volatility, new 50% tariffs and USMCA review starting July. HYT Logistics urges booking 21 days ahead.
Read More →Your FCL shipment risks 7-10 extra days at Manzanillo port — verify T-MEC origin requirements immediately or face multi-million penalties
FCL shipments risk 7-10 extra days at Manzanillo due to congestion. Verify T-MEC origin requirements by July 1 to meet 75% VCR or face multi-million penalties.
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