Global port congestion hits record 4.3 million TEUs

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Global port congestion has reached a record 4.3 million TEUs waiting to berth, driven mainly by delays in East Asia and ongoing storms disrupting vessel schedules. This surge surpasses the previous peak, impacting global supply chains and shipping efficiency.

Port congestion has reached a new high, with more than 4.3 million TEUs waiting to berth at container ports globally, according to data from Linerlytica. The surge is driven largely by delays across East Asia, as fresh storms continue to disrupt vessel schedules. The stranded capacity now exceeds the previous peak of 4.0 million TEUs […] The post Global port congestion hits record 4.3 million TEUs appeared first on Port Technology International.