Golden Week Shipping Alert: Blank Sailings & Rising CostsOcean, Air & Logistics Insights | September 2026

We would like to share an important update regarding the current Transpacific shipping market.

Carriers implemented a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective September 15. Transpacific rates remain elevated, while vessel space and local trucking availability are becoming increasingly limited ahead of China’s upcoming holidays:

• Mid-Autumn Festival: September 25–27, 2026• National Day Golden Week: October 1–7, 2026

Ocean carriers are also announcing blank sailings—cancelled vessel departures—for weeks 40 and 41. These schedule reductions may increase the risk of cargo being delayed or rolled to a later sailing.

In addition, record-high diesel prices and continued geopolitical disruptions may lead to higher bunker and domestic trucking fuel surcharges.

To help reduce potential delays, we recommend:

• Booking shipments as early as possible• Confirming accurate cargo-ready dates with suppliers• Allowing additional lead time for trucking and vessel availability

If you have any upcoming shipments, pending orders, or forecasted cargo, please contact CSL Express Line as soon as possible. Our team will review the available space and provide the most competitive shipping options possible during this period.