News / Carriers warn of delays as congestion increases at North Europe's ports

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Congestion levels are set to rise at ports across Northern Europe – expect schedule disruption, warned Maersk this week.  

The Danish carrier warned its customers of “increasing congestion levels and operational disruptions,” highlighting Antwerp-Bruges and Bremerhaven as particular choke points.  

According to maritime intelligence database eeSea, 41% of the vessels at Antwerp are waiting for a berth, with 52 more containerships on their way to the Belgian port. At Bremerhaven, 29% of vessels are waiting, with 27 ships incoming.  

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