World Maritime News (82)
June 26, 2024
Port congestion spreads to northern Europe The container port congestion focused mainly on Asia and the western Mediterranean has begun to spread to northern Europe, with fears that strikes in Germany will exacerbate the situation. “Global port congestion continued to rise over the past week, with over 2.4m teu of vessel capacity waiting at anchorages as of 16 June, of which 60% is in Asia. Overall congestion is at an 18-month high, with a further escalation expected following the declaration o