Incident update: YM Mobility

12 August 2024

Empty pickup and container return in the Beilun Phase 3 terminal resumed from 0000h today.

Further impacts outlined earlier remain in place:

1. Carriers have tightened policies related to lithium batteries and other sensitive commodities, which may impact Ningbo and other ports in China
   
2. Allocation and service schedule reliability to the Middle East will be tightened in the short run, and rate fluctuations can be expected as Beilun Phase 3 mainly serves vessels sailing in this market.
   
3. Carrier acceptance of DG cargo classes 2.1, 3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, and 5.2 will be limited.

Note: This advisory has been updated to reflect the correct information regarding the tightening of policies related to lithium batteries and other sensitive commodities. Please review the changes below.

10 August 2024

An explosion occurred on a YangMing container vessel identified as YM Mobility while berthed at the Ningbo Beilun Phase 3 Terminal, part of Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province.

YangMing indicated that preliminary findings suggest the explosion occurred in a container loaded with dangerous goods aboard the vessel. According to the shipper’s declaration, the container was a reefer used as a substitute for a dry container without requiring a power connection. Fire control measures were immediately taken - the situation is under control, and all crew members have safely evacuated. The cause of the incident is still under investigation. Huan Ming (Shanghai) International Shipping Agency Co Ltd, a subsidiary of YangMing Group, is actively coordinating with the authorities to manage the situation.

YM Mobility is currently deployed to the Far East to/from the Middle East service CGX. YangMing will provide updates on the vessel’s status, cargo transshipment, and schedule adjustments as further information becomes available.

We have confirmed that there are no Toll-managed shipments on YM mobility, and no Toll-managed shipments are scheduled to enter the Beilun Phase 3 Terminal this week.

Immediate impact(s)
Empty pickup and container return in the Beilun Phase 3 terminal is suspended until further notice.

Further impact(s)
1. Carriers have tightened policies related to lithium batteries and other sensitive commodities, which may impact Ningbo and other ports in China

2. Allocation and service schedule reliability to the Middle East will be tightened in the short run, and rate fluctuations can be expected as Beilun Phase 3 mainly serves vessels sailing in this market.

3. Carrier acceptance of DG cargo classes 2.1, 3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, and 5.2 will be limited.

We will update you if there are further developments.

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