Europe’s ports face delays amid labour shortages, strikes

Port congestion is worsening across key hubs in Northern Europe and major global ports like Shenzhen, Los Angeles, and New York, driven by labour shortages, strikes, and inland transport issues.
Berth waiting times and logistics costs are rising sharply.
Carriers are imposing surcharges, while spot rates surge amid an early peak season influenced by US–China tariff uncertainty.Read More