As each year, during the peak import shipping season we can all anticipate potential shipment and/or vessel delays due to equipment shortages. The great difference between the amount of inbound containers coming from the Far East and the outbound shipments is always an issue in the shipping industry. Especially during the peak season, more then ever, it is very important to be able to get the containers turned around very quickly to avoid equipment shortages when trying to book and load cargo from your vendors overseas.
For these obvious reasons, we ask you for assistance to pick up your import loads as soon as possible and return the empties quickly. The turnaround of equipment is crucial to keep the container yards and rail yards from becoming overly congested. The sooner the empties are returned, the faster they can be turned around for the next full import loads.
You can count on Star Asia always notifying you of the container availability on the first day of arrival to assure you have enough notice to pick up and return the equipment in timely manner. Should you have any questions about container availability, you can always contact your Star Asia representative. Your team leader will gladly assist with all your needs and concerns.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. You will find that in the long run it is you, the importers, that reap the benefit.
