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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May. 5, 2025)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Significant delays currently affecting several major ports in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, which may impact the relocation of your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key hubs like Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Le Havre <\/strong>are experiencing serious congestion and operational challenges due to a mix of factors, including strikes, vessel phase-ins, severe weather and fully occupied container yards.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022<\/strong> At the port of Antwerp<\/strong>, a recent strike in Belgium halted operations for several days, resulting in a substantial backlog. Over 90 ships are currently waiting to enter or leave the port. Additionally, the port is nearly at full capacity, and there is a shortage of workers to maintain normal cargo movement speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022<\/strong> Rotterdam <\/strong>is also facing extended wait times, with some ships experiencing delays of up to 5-6 days. The yard space is limited, and barge handling is taking longer than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022<\/strong> Hamburg <\/strong>is encountering similar issues, with limited space, growing vessel queues, and ongoing construction and labor shortages further slowing down operations. A planned rail closure in July is expected to impact shipments by train as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022<\/strong> Bremerhaven <\/strong>is operating near full capacity, with approximately 30% of vessels waiting for berths. Inland transport is also being affected by rail issues near Hannover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022<\/strong> Le Havre<\/strong> is also experiencing major delays due to fully occupied container yards and severe weather conditions, adding to the congestion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The situation is further complicated by the ongoing phase-in of new carrier alliances, such as Gemini, MSC\u2019s standalone operations and shifts within the Premier Alliance. These changes are putting additional pressure on already strained operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, we anticipate these delays to continue into June. To mitigate these challenges, we recommend the following actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022<\/strong> Review your current shipments and anticipate possible delays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022<\/strong> Inform your employees about the potential delays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022<\/strong> Maintain regular communication with your partners for updates<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates to our clients and partners as they become available. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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