News / US west coast ports heading for the 'congestion zone' again next year

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Shippers and the wider supply chain need to be concerned about the resurgence of major US west coast port congestion next year, rather than writing it off as an historical anomaly.

The warning came from TradeTech president Bryn Heimbeck, who said it was “clear” the ports were not prepared to handle the mounting demand.

“One does not have to be omniscient, one just has to know there is a level that ports can handle, and that ...