Port congestion not confined just to the US west coast

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As tension mounts along the US west coast, with calls for federal mediation to try to end what appears to be a deadlock between dockworkers and the Pacific Maritime Association, congestion is said to be worsening. Between eight and 15 ships are waiting to enter the two Los Angeles-based ports at any given time, said a spokesman. Meanwhile here Transport Intelligence reminds us that the situation is dire at origin ports in Asia as well. Delays are have been reported ...