YANG MING CONTAINER BLAST
An explosion rocked Yang Ming-owned container ship YM Mobility on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 1:40 PM local time. The blast occurred while the vessel was berthed at the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan. No casualties were reported and the cause of the blast is still under investigation. Yang Ming reports that initial conclusions indicate dangerous goods are the likely cause.
“Preliminary findings suggest that an explosion occurred in a container loaded with dangerous goods on board. According to the shipper’s declaration, the container was a reefer used as a substitute for a dry container, without requiring power connection.”
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation Statement
PORT OF NINGBO-ZHOUSHAN OPERATION STATUS
Authorities for the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan have not reported details on any impact this event has had on port operations. However, shippers should plan for some operational delays and scheduling impacts during the recovery period.
The world’s third-largest container port, Ningbo Zhoushan processed 33.4 million TEU in 2023.Â
The YM Mobility, a 6,589 TEU vessel built in 2011 and flagged under Liberia, is currently serving on Yang Ming’s Far East – Middle East CGX service.
Stay up-to-date on freight news with Green’s Weekly Freight Market Update by following us on LinkedIn. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com.
