Global supply chain woes far from over
Spiraling inflation has exacerbated social unrest on the docks, threatening the resilience of supply chains
New York top US container port
The port handled 843,191 TEUs in August, recording a 24% increase on 2019 volumes
New blank sailings for the Golden Week
Container shipping lines are planning to provide less vessel capacity on the three main routes
Port of Los Angeles floundering
In August the port handled 806,000 TEUs, a 15% downturn on last year’s figures for the same month
Tailwind Shipping Lines up & running
The company, owned by retail giant Lidl, has completed its maiden voyage with MS Wiking
US ports, imports down in June
U.S. ports handled 2.25 million TEUs, 5.9% less compared to the previous month’s record volumes
Container market floundering
Demand was up by barely 0.6% in June. A sharp downturn in traffic to and from European ports
N. Tyrrhenian ports back on course
First 6-month’s traffic. Livorno regains lost ground, Piombino & Elba ports consolidate growth
Container shipping, rates still falling
The World Container Index compiled by Drewry has dropped 0.7% this week (-21% on 2021)