European port congestion now at five-to-six days, and getting worse

European port congestion continues to worsen, with workforce constraints “exceeding forecasts” in Bremerhaven, and stakeholders having “very limited” options, according to Flexport. In yesterday’s European Freight Market Update, Jannik Amstutz, senior ...

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European port congestion now at five-to-six days, and getting worse

Editorial Comment

Comment / Seafarer morale sinking – along with their employment rights

Comment / MSC support for LNG provides fuel for thought

Comment / The story of air freight, Goldilocks and three bears

Comment / Another rollercoaster week on Canada's west coast

COMPANY NOTICES

Comment / Port update: Vancouver and Rupert get to work as vessels wait

Comment / Warning to forwarders: a perfect storm on the horizon for US supply chains

Comment / Ocean carriers confirm strike delays as pessimism grows, says eeSea

Comment / MEPC 80: Pats on the back all round...?

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Comment / 'Another nail in the coffin' – congestion on Canada's west coast

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Comment / How unpicking the 2M Alliance will re-shape container trades

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European port congestion now at five-to-six days, and getting worse

Editorial Comment

Comment / Seafarer morale sinking – along with their employment rights

Comment / MSC support for LNG provides fuel for thought

Comment / The story of air freight, Goldilocks and three bears

Comment / Another rollercoaster week on Canada's west coast

COMPANY NOTICES

Comment / Port update: Vancouver and Rupert get to work as vessels wait

Comment / Warning to forwarders: a perfect storm on the horizon for US supply chains

Comment / Ocean carriers confirm strike delays as pessimism grows, says eeSea

Comment / MEPC 80: Pats on the back all round...?

Most read news

Comment / 'Another nail in the coffin' – congestion on Canada's west coast

Safety & Security / Awareness and a united approach can de-risk carriage of li-ion batteries

Comment / How unpicking the 2M Alliance will re-shape container trades

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