News / More challenges for container shipping may be lurking as contract talks loom

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Supply chain managers need to be wary of more threats to container shipping – and how to mitigate them – as contracting season approaches.

The Red Sea crisis has magnified small cracks emerging within the market, leading to port congestion, container shortages, low schedule reliability, extended lead times and eye-watering surcharges.  

“The situation is set to become even more challenging, with industry figures warning of further threats to global ocean supply chains,” warned Xeneta. 

These include increased protectionism, heightened geo-political risks, more ...