Shipping Bottlenecks in Europe Send a Warning Signal to US, Asia - India Seatrade News

Ports in Europe, including Antwerp, are facing severe congestion due to rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and the rebalancing of global trade. The port of Antwerp-Bruges, which is key to the Flemish economy, is under severe pressure due to limited capacity, Belgian news agency Belga reported. The port's management warns that shipping companies, terminal operators and domestic carriers are suffering serious losses due to rising waiting…

Shipping bottlenecks in Europe send a warning signal to US, Asia - India Seatrade News

Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report, which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates. Waiting times for berth space jumped 77 per cent in Bremerhaven, Germany, between late March and mid-May, according to the report Friday from Drewry, a maritime consultancy in London. The delays rose 37 per cent in Antwerp and 49 per c…

Intermoney Market Consensus The problem of tariffs goes further, as it affects the normal transit of global goods. Based on London’s maritime consultancy, Drewry, port congestion is getting worse in the main ports of northern Europe. Waiting times to find dock space increased by 77% in Bremerhaven (Germany) between the end of March and mid-May. Delays increased by 37% in Antwerp and 49% in Hamburg during the same period, while [...]

European port congestion expected until July

Port congestion at major northern European container terminals is expected to persist into July, as global trade disruptions compound delays.

Northern European Ports Plagued with Congestion

Key gateways in northern Europe, particularly ports Antwerp, Hamburg, and Rotterdam, among others, are struggling to keep the containers flowing through their ports amid escalating backlogs and mounting delays. A nationwide strike at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on May 20 made it worse, impacting seagoing vessels’ arrivals and departures. According to Drewry, an independent maritime