#trade-delays
(5 articles)Over 50% of Vessels Delayed at Asia's Busiest Container Ports
A critical surge in vessel delays at Asia's busiest container ports has reached a tipping point, with more than half of all vessels experiencing significant hold-ups. This congestion represents a stru
Blank Sailings Surge as Port Congestion Limits Shipping Capacity
The container shipping industry is experiencing a significant surge in **blank sailings**—scheduled voyages that carriers cancel due to insufficient cargo volume or operational constraints. This trend
Safla Expands SARS Talks to Combat Regional Trade Delays
Safla, a regional supply chain organization, has expanded its direct engagement with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to address persistent trade delays affecting businesses across the region.
Port Congestion Hits 4-Year High; Shipping Rate Increases Imminent
Port congestion has reached a four-year high, signaling a sharp reversal from the post-pandemic normalization that many supply chain teams had begun to rely upon. This deterioration in port throughput
Port Congestion and Suspensions Threaten Global Trade Flows
Port congestion paired with prolonged operational suspensions represents a compounding threat to global maritime trade. When facilities simultaneously experience capacity strain and extended downtime—