On 9 November 2026, around noon, the 15,516 TEU container ship MAERSK CINCINNATI struck a quay crane while berthing at berth 12 of Yantian port in Shenzhen, southern China. The crane collapsed towards the container yard. The Singapore-flagged, 2024-built vessel (366 m long, 51 m wide) was operating voyage 645W on the Asia–North Europe (NE3) service. Original source (Splash247)
A blue strong-monsoon warning (gusts of force 8 or above) was in force that day, and Yantian already had long waiting times — about 2.5 days for vessels over 300 metres. A crane out of service can delay berthing for large ships and disrupt sailing schedules, with a knock-on effect on delivery dates.
Insure your cargo. A port accident can cause damage, delays and unexpected costs. Marine cargo insurance is your best protection: confirm with your supplier that your cargo is covered for the full journey.
Track your containers. If you have cargo leaving Yantian these days, check the status and schedule of your containers with your carrier or freight forwarder, and confirm your containers are on board as planned.
YWHOLA coordinates sourcing, quality control and shipping from China. If you need to verify your containers or prepare a contingency plan, contact our team and we will help you follow your cargo. Send us your details and we will prepare the plan.
