Heavy congestion! 500,000 TEU waiting to dock!
Global port congestion is becoming more obvious, Singapore, Durban, Dammam, Chittagong, Colombo, Jebel Ali and other ports congestion is serious.
Bad weather, geological disasters, political factors, ship breakdowns, labor shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and tight global supply chains. These factors are intertwined, which together lead to the current situation of port congestion around the world.
The peak season effect has arrived earlier, and it is expected that the congestion will be further aggravated during the peak season. In response to congestion, some shipping companies have chosen to jump port, stop docking, and force freight rates to rise.
Port of Singapore
According to Linerlytica's latest report, container congestion at the Port of Singapore has reached unprecedented critical levels.
At present, the number of containers in the Port of Singapore is constantly piling up, and the congestion is very serious. A large number of ships are queuing outside the port to dock, and the backlog of containers exceeds a staggering 450,000 TEUs. The analyst firm estimates that the waiting time for these vessels can be as long as seven days.
The severe congestion has forced some shipping companies to cancel planned stops at the port of Singapore, which undoubtedly increases the pressure on ships to direct to the port. These ships will have to face the challenge of handling additional container volumes, further increasing supply chain tensions.
The conflict in the Red Sea region has had a profound impact on the global shipping industry, forcing major changes in shipping schedules, which in turn have affected the Port of Singapore.
Port of Durban
Extreme weather and equipment failures at port operator Transnet have left more than 90 ships waiting outside the port.
The congestion is expected to last for months, with shipping giants imposing congestion surcharges on South African importers due to equipment maintenance and a lack of available equipment, further adding to the economic pressure.
Jebel Ali port
Jebel Ali port, due to the tension in the Red Sea region, forcing Asia-Europe and other major shipping routes have to choose to bypass the Cape of Good Hope, which has increased the pressure on Jebel Ali port transport.
Delays at Jebel Ali are three to four days and ships can wait up to seven days from arrival to docking, adding to the congestion.
Due to the increase in the number of ships, the yard density of each terminal is at a high level, which not only affects the efficiency of operation, but also aggravates the delay of inter-terminal transfer.
As one of the largest and busiest ports in the Middle East, Jebel Ali's transshipment volume is also increasing, especially in the context of the Red Sea crisis and global supply chain tightness, which further exacerbates the congestion situation at the port.
Port of Colombo
The Port of Colombo has a backlog of 50,000 TEU of cargo due to Labour shortages and reduced efficiency, which has led to shipment delays and rate hikes, causing confusion in the transfer of cargo at key transit ports in South Asia.
Freight rates in Colombo have doubled due to congestion and delays, with shippers needing to book a slot eight weeks in advance.
Congestion at the port of Colombo affects not only Colombo itself, but also its neighbours India and Bangladesh.
In fact, the conflict in the Red Sea region since last November has had a profound impact on the global shipping industry. Shipping schedules are being overhauled, affecting major ports in Asia and Europe and putting unprecedented pressure on global supply chains.
As the conflict continues, the shipping industry is expected to face more challenges and uncertainties in the future.
Affected by the Red Sea crisis, the peak season arrived earlier in the third quarter, and the peak season effect is expected to continue. At present, there is not only a shortage of ships in the market, but also a shortage of containers.
In addition, due to the detour of ships, port demand in places such as the Western Mediterranean has increased, resulting in increased port congestion, including some major Asian ports are also facing congestion, which will also affect the efficiency of ship use.
With the arrival of the peak season, the congestion at these terminals is likely to further increase, further aggravating the tight supply and demand situation of ships and containers.
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