News / Surge in sea-air traffic to avoid congestion may lead to... more congestion

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Pinch points in supply chains have led to a surge in sea-air movements – but with the Chinese October holiday and Covid still looming, there is mounting concern that the spike will bring further congestion.

One forwarder said that, with the traditional holiday peak approaching, the impact of congestion in Bangladesh and Shanghai had been more acutely felt, leading to “urgent” efforts to source alternative modes and routes to market.

“What we are doing, and what we are seeing is sea-air taking ...