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(14 articles)Port of Durban Congestion Deepens: 20-Day Supply Chain Delays
The Port of Durban is experiencing significant operational disruptions that extend well beyond typical seasonal congestion, with vessel backlogs now stretching to 42 ships at anchorage and individual
East China Sea Ports Face Typhoon-Driven Container Delays
Typhoon conditions have disrupted container traffic in the East China Sea, creating port congestion and shipping delays. This weather-related disruption affects container-dependent supply chains movin
2021 Port Congestion Report Reveals Mediterranean Shipping Challenges
Hellenic Shipping News published a comprehensive report on port congestion issues during 2021, documenting the operational challenges that affected shipping through Mediterranean ports. This analysis
Global Port Congestion Mapped: Which Ports Disrupt Your Supply Chain
CNBC has identified and mapped the ports experiencing the highest congestion levels across the global supply chain network. Understanding which ports are bottlenecks is critical for supply chain profe
JNPA Terminal Faces Congestion Surge from Transhipment Rush
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority's primary container terminal is experiencing a congestion spike driven by a surge in transhipment cargo volumes. This surge represents a meaningful operational disr
Rail container delays spike at LA-LB ports amid record volumes
Rail-destined container dwell times at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex reached 6.75 days in August, the highest level in the past year, even as truck-based cargo continued moving smoothly at 2
Dublin and Felixstowe Ports Face Overnight Closures, Disrupting Freight Routes
Overnight closures at Dublin Port and Felixstowe Port represent a material disruption to two of Northern Europe's most critical freight gateways. Dublin Port handles the majority of Ireland's containe
Chinese Port Congestion Escalates, Stranding Shipments
Chinese ports are experiencing significant congestion that is materially impacting container vessel operations and international shipping timelines. The phrase 'fogged down' in the headline suggests v
East Asia Typhoons Surge Port Congestion, Shipping Delays
Severe typhoon activity across East Asia is creating a confluence of operational challenges for container ports and ocean freight carriers, compounding existing capacity constraints and creating casca
Mundra Port Strike Halts 5,000 Containers Daily, Disrupts India EXIM
A strike at Mundra Container Yard is creating significant congestion in India's containerized trade network, with approximately 5,000 containers per day experiencing delays. This labor action disrupts
German and Dutch Port Strikes Disrupt Sept 2025 Operations
Major seaports in Germany and the Netherlands face coordinated industrial action this week, with German dockers striking from September 2 and Dutch workers joining on Friday, September 4. The strike s
1.7M TEU Stuck: North European Ports Hit by Major Congestion Crisis
North European ports are experiencing significant operational disruption as congestion accumulates across major container terminals, with approximately 1.7 million TEU currently backlocked in the regi
Importers Face Excessive Demurrage From Empty Container Return Delays
The Association of Freight Forwarders of Nigeria (APFFLON) has raised concerns about importers facing disproportionate demurrage charges stemming from delays in the return of empty shipping containers
Chittagong Port Floods Disrupt Trade, Exporters Seek Damages
Bangladesh's Chittagong Port, the country's primary maritime gateway, experienced severe disruption following nearly a week of heavy rainfall, leaving warehouse facilities, inland container depots, an