#vessel-delays
(10 articles)Asian Port Disruption Ties Up 3M TEU Global Container Capacity
A significant disruption to Asia's port infrastructure, exacerbated by typhoon activity, has effectively removed 3 million TEU of container vessel capacity from global circulation, equivalent to the f
China Port Congestion Triggers Carrier Schedule Disruptions
Chinese port congestion is intensifying pressure on ocean carriers, compelling them to adjust sailing schedules and triggering wider supply chain ripple effects. This development reflects structural c
Container Shipping Hits 6-Month Low: 2.3M TEU Capacity Lost
Container shipping's operational performance has deteriorated sharply, with schedule reliability falling to 56.4% in July, the lowest level since February 2025 and the worst performance since the curr
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
Port Congestion Worsens: Container Shipping Crisis Deepens
Port congestion represents one of the most persistent operational challenges facing the global container shipping industry, with conditions reportedly deteriorating across major trade lanes. This stru
Port Congestion Crisis: 4.3M TEU Vessels Stuck Waiting to Berth
Global container ports are experiencing severe congestion levels, with an unprecedented 4.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) of vessel capacity currently waiting for berth space. This repres
Port Congestion Hits Record 4.3M TEU as Typhoons Batter China
Global container port congestion has reached unprecedented levels, with over 4.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) now waiting to berth across East Asian ports. This crisis stems from a relen
1.7M TEU Capacity Tied Up in Shipping Delays
The absorption of 1.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) of vessel capacity due to shipping delays represents a significant structural challenge in global ocean freight. This volume effectivel
Durban Port Congestion Forces Shipping Service Changes
Congestion at the Port of Durban, a critical gateway for African trade, is creating cascading disruptions across container shipping networks. Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, has ann
Typhoon Dolphin Worsens China Port Gridlock, Shipping Costs Climb
Typhoon Dolphin has significantly exacerbated existing congestion challenges at major Chinese ports, creating a supply chain pinch point with immediate cost implications for shippers. The weather even