News / Blanked sailings and Covid-19 bounce-back bring new congestion at ports

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As social lockdowns in Europe and North America continue to be eased, ports in the regions face increased congestion as activity picks up.

According to the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ latest Covid-19 Port Barometer report, published today, major container ports in Europe and North America are having to contend with a higher number of moves per ship than ever before, as a result of the wave of blank sailings.

Despite the cancellation of large numbers of sailings over the past ...