Posted on May 6, 2025

The congestion affecting key gateway ports in North Europe shows no signs of abating. A combination of factors, such as yard capacity limitations, industrial action by workers, and adjustments to carrier networks, has made it challenging for these hubs to effectively clear the backlog of containers. Despite efforts to address the issues, the bottlenecks persist, causing delays and disruptions to supply chains relying on these critical ports. Freight forwarders are closely monitoring the situation and working diligently to mitigate the impact on our clients’ shipments. Our team is proactively exploring alternative routes and solutions to ensure the smooth movement of goods during these challenging times.

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