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Congestion and lack of space

03 Mar, 2021

As you have noticed, the last few months have been turbulent due to lack of space and lack of containers for imports from the Far East. The last few weeks have also featured congestion in several ports and bad weather with delays as a result.
Several import trade lanes have been delayed as the ocean vessels arrive late at the ports of loading. The ports in Europe have also been affected by bad weather and  congestion has been built up in Rotterdam and Hamburg, which delays both arrivals and departures for all vessels.
We kindly ask for your understanding as this means changes and delays of your goods.

Regarding rate levels, most agree that the turbulence will continue throughout the spring. The equipment imbalance continues with empty units in the wrong place, mainly in the United States and a large number of container vessels have been removed, which reinforces the picture that it is the seller's market. The shipping companies have succeeded in creating all-time high rate levels which they now use.
If you have questions about a specific booking or if you have a new transport underway, you are welcome to talk to your contact person or contact us:

+46 31 733 34 00

scanlink@scanlink.se

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