Ports

The worst congestion in the world's ports is now easing

The container fleet is fully booked and the many ships are putting pressure on supply chains – but now the worst of the port congestion seems to be easing. 
"Port congestion has re-emerged at a number of key hubs and gateways, and a portion of the world fleet's capacity is now tied up in ships waiting to dock or detouring to avoid the most congested terminals," writes Alphaliner. | Photo: Bernd Von Jutrczenka/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
"Port congestion has re-emerged at a number of key hubs and gateways, and a portion of the world fleet's capacity is now tied up in ships waiting to dock or detouring to avoid the most congested terminals," writes Alphaliner. | Photo: Bernd Von Jutrczenka/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by SEBASTIAN SCHLÜTER JACOBSEN

The demand for goods has been much higher and has come much earlier in the peak season than many in the shipping industry had expected. 

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