World’s busiest port grapples with congestion

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Unexpected volumes, shipping alliance shake-ups and dense fog has brought chaos to the world’s busiest container terminal – the vast Yangshan facilities located off Shanghai’s shoreline – which is currently battling major congestion. Shipping software provider CargoSmart told Reuters more than 100 container vessels are waiting outside the port, with waiting times having increased 6.2% on last week to upwards of 18 hours. By some standards, that has proved quick. According to the software provider, between 16 and 18 April, ships ...