#seasonal-disruption
(8 articles)Lunar New Year 2027: 11-Day Earlier Date Compresses Supply Chain
Lunar New Year 2027 arrives on February 6, eleven days earlier than the 2026 date of February 17, creating a significant planning compression for companies sourcing from China and Vietnam. This earlie
China Port Congestion Threatens Golden Week Shipping
Chinese ports are experiencing significant congestion pressures ahead of and during the Golden Week holiday period, creating a bottleneck that threatens container shipping schedules across the region.
Rhine Low Water Strands Shippers: Rail and Truck Alternatives Fill Gap
Recurring low-water conditions on the Rhine River are forcing a seasonal reassessment of transport options for shippers relying on Rotterdam and Antwerp gateways. The phenomenon reduces barge payload
Maersk Adds Low Water Surcharges on Rhine Amid Transport Crisis
Maersk has introduced low water surcharges on Rhine River services, responding to seasonal water level constraints that are reducing barge transport capacity and forcing operational adjustments across
Chinese New Year 2026: Supply Chain Preparation Guide
Chinese New Year 2026 represents a critical planning milestone for supply chain professionals managing Asia-Pacific operations and global trade flows dependent on Chinese manufacturing and ports. Maer
Chinese New Year Shipping Impact on Indonesia Trade Routes
Chinese New Year represents a critical inflection point for Indonesia's trade and shipping operations, as factory shutdowns, port congestion, and reduced carrier capacity converge across Southeast Asi
Monsoon Storms Disrupt India's West Coast Container Ports
Monsoon storms are inflicting acute operational strain on India's primary west coast container gateway, Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA), with multiple terminals, notably PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal
Lunar New Year 2026: How to Avoid Shipping Delays
Lunar New Year represents a critical planning challenge for global supply chains, particularly those dependent on Asian sourcing and manufacturing. As factories close, ports experience reduced staffin