Lower box volumes not yet easing Rotterdam hinterland problems
NewsThe cause of ongoing problems in inland distribution is seaport congestion, according to the Rotterdam Port Debate...
VesselsValue launches global congestion index
NewsThe valuation and data provider has announced an addition to its Trade offering, allowing users to monitor vessel waiting times prior to ent...
US President takes “a shot” at liner shipping industry
NewsUS President Joe Biden in his “State of the Union” address tonight will take aim at the liner shipping industry....
Continued Transpacific vessel pressure
NewsIncreased vessels deployment in transpacific trades is stressing US port infrastructure even more; this is also reflected in Panamanian conc...
Congestion issues growing for US ports
NewsAdvisory from Maersk Line highlights problems beyond the San Pedro ports...
Port congestion getting worse
News"Vessel and port congestion levels in 2021 have been unprecedented, significantly impacting capacity in the Container and Bulker sectors and...
Congestion at Felixstowe leads to diverted calls
NewsNational media play up panic over "empty shelves and no toys" at Christmas. BIFA tries to introduce balance to "Toy Story 4"...
Jump in container moves per port visit causes further congestion
NewsOver 40% of ships at key North American West Coast ports have to wait in the roads...
IKEA charters ships and buys containers
News"Too many products are missing from the stores," laments the giant Swedish furniture company, as it sources its own containers and charters ...
Xeneta highlights continuing freight rate rises
NewsXeneta’s latest container rates alert signals rising long-term rates and port congestion to compound cargo owners’ woes; carriers trying...
Maersk says it’s working on “US export and trucker logistics issues”
NewsAgainst the backdrop of an FMC investigation, carrier calls for collaboration to address supply chain problems...