On 9 August 2024, a fire occurred onboard a container vessel at Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 3, resulting in some disruption to port operations. Immediate fire control measures were deployed and port authorities confirmed that the fire was extinguished. The vessel involved in the fire has been confirmed as the YM Mobility, operated by Yang Ming. An official investigation into the cause of the fire is underway and more information will be made available as the official investigation progresses.

No Maersk crew members or personnel were injured during the incident, and no Maersk vessels have reported damage. Terminal yard operations, berthing, unberthing and cargo handling at Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 3 have resumed as normal.

Maersk has several services calling at Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 3. Due to the fire, you may expect cargo delay for some of our services. Maersk TP1 vessel (SAN FELIPE), SH1 vessel (MAERSK DHAKA), and SH2 vessel (MCC CEBU) have omitted calling at Ningbo terminal.

The YM Mobility remains alongside the terminal and is occupying one berth. The remaining three berths at Ningbo Beilun Container Terminal Phase 3 have returned to normal operations, though we expect increased waiting times. We understand the potential impact this may have on your logistics operation, and we will keep you updated on the latest developments.