The supply chain crisis… is really a port congestion crisis

Graphic: a montage of images representing the concept of logistics; Credit: Gerd Altmann via Pixabay

The ocean shipping industry is aware that the current market is, for a lot of importers and exporters, profoundly upsetting.  It’s no secret that there are a lot of problems right now. There are three main reasons why:

  • ship operating costs have gone through the roof
  • demand has surged
  • port congestion has crushed supply

Ship operating costs: up

The cost of marine fuel has increased by about three...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/supply-chain-crisis-is-a-port-congestion-crisis/

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