5 Risks Freight Pricing Teams Must Plan For Amidst Current Port Disruptions

Global supply chains are currently facing significant disruptions across various key regions. Ports in the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas are grappling with challenges such as high yard utilization, strikes, adverse weather conditions, equipment issues, and operational inefficiencies.

These disruptions are leading to increased vessel waiting times, delays in cargo operations, and congestion, significantly impacting the efficiency and reliability of the global logistics network.

What are the major port disruptions happening in the world now?

Middle East Africa:

Cameroon: Douala experiencing increased vessel waiting times due to high yard utilization and IT issues.

Nigeria: Strikes called off, preventing expected port shutdowns.

Ghana: Tema facing significant waiting times due to power outages, rains, and swells.

Saudi Arabia: Dammam facing delays due to high yard utilization.

South Africa: Weather and elections affecting Cape Town and Durban operations.

Tanzania: Dar es Salaam's waiting time improved but remains congested.

UAE: Jebel Ali at maximum capacity, causing delays.

Asia Pacific:

Australia: Melbourne experiencing minor congestion and delays.

Bangladesh: Chittagong seeing feeder vessel delays.

China: Seasonal fog causing interruptions.

Malaysia: Port Klang heavily congested.

Philippines: Manila facing delays due to crane installation.

Singapore: Improved but still congested.

South Korea: Busan stabilized but potential future congestion.

Sri Lanka: Colombo heavily congested.

Europe:

Belgium: Antwerp facing berth waiting times due to vessel bunching.

France: Ongoing work stoppages.

Germany: Rhine and Hamburg affected by weather and high yard utilization.