New Fireworks Port Open and Cosco begins 1.3G shipments to the USA

New Fireworks Port Opens and Cosco begins 1.3G shipments to the USA

There is very good news regarding shipments of fireworks from China. It is expected that Zhaoqing port will begin accepting the transshipment of fireworks containers from Liuyang to Hong Kong to the US. At lest one forwarder has already begun quoting shipments. Initial rate quotes are not any lower then current shipments through Shanghai & Beihai, however more ports means more availability and eventually that has to lead to more competitive prices.

With, China Shipping, K-line, Maersk, MOL, and Matson all shipping 1.4G we are beginning to see some general reduction in prices as rates have just been lowered by about $300 by several forwarders. The challange is that in-land transportation cost from Liuyang to China ports still remain high and no new in-land transportation companies have begun accepting fireworks.

In addition, it is also expected that Coso Contianer Lines will begin accepting 1.3G shipments of display fireworks to the USA for door delivery! K-line is already accepting 1.3G but only to LA Port. Importers are expected to arrange thier own rail tranposrt, which is very complicated and makes shipping 1.3G with K-line not so realistic at this point.

9th Liuyang Fireworks Festival to be held May 22-24, 2009

9th Liuyang Fireworks Festival to be held May 22-24, 2009

Coming as a surprise, the Liuyang government has announced that the 9^th China(Liuyang) International Fireworks Festival and Chinese fireworks & firecrackers exposition is officially planned to be held May 22-24th, 2009.

The details of the agenda have not been worked out yet, however there will be at least 15 activities planned.

We know it is short notice, but if anyone plans to attend the festival, please let Dominator know so that we can plan a small reception

If you have any questions or you want to know more about the festival and exposition, please feel free to contact Dominator Fireworks.

Rain in Hunan and Low Water Shipping Surcharge

Rain in Hunan and Low Water Shipping Surcharge

The rains have finally arrived in Liuyang after a very mild winter. With the rain has come a slow down in production as everything takes a little longer to dry (if it drys at all!). However, on the positive side, the water levels have risen enough that Fireworks Transport Barges can now depart Changsha to Shanghai and thus this saves the cost of trucking the product upriver. The low water surcharge is set to end with most carriers on March 18th.