Reported Capacity Increase Adds Pressure at Taiwan Taoyuan Cargo Facilities

A report published November 5 described uncollected imports occupying warehouse space at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport and loaded dollies accumulating outside cargo facilities. The account attributed the details to local freight forwarders.

Key details

• The report said some imports had remained in a ground handling agent’s warehouse since early September.
• Forwarders linked part of the buildup to equipment shipments for Taiwan’s AI and semiconductor industries, while the reason for delayed collection remained uncertain.
• A Seko advisory dated November 4 reportedly relayed China Airlines, EVA Air and Starlux notices about pressure on staff, dollies and cargo handling.
• Reported inbound widebody freighter capacity rose 20% during October 29–November 4 compared with the prior seven days.
• Route increases included about 1,000 tonnes from Narita, 595 tonnes from Shanghai Pudong, 572 tonnes from Hong Kong and 519 tonnes from Los Angeles.

Reported inbound widebody freighter capacity to Taiwan rose 20% from October 29 to November 4.

Why it matters

Cargo warehouses rely on dollies to move freight between aircraft and handling areas, so a shortage of available equipment can affect cargo movement. The reported rise in inbound freighter capacity followed a 15% weekly decline, while outbound Taiwan–US capacity increased 4% in the same comparison.