Singapore, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg are suffering from unprecedented freight congestion, which negatively impacts global logistics. Logistics providers and manufacturers from all over the world are looking for solutions. It’s time to reconsider your supply chain in the face of such massive disruptions.
To secure your shipments, learn in this guide how to optimally plan, track supplies in real time, and look for alternative routes.
Singapore: Updates Overview
As a major transshipment point for smooth logistics across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, the Singapore hub has faced immense pressure. Container dwell time averages 7.1 days, more than double the normal processing time of 3-5 days, disrupting schedules and affecting commercial lanes worldwide.
Causes of delays:
- Peak cargo volumes exceeding final throughput capacity
- Important terminals with an acute shortage of warehouse space
- Scheduling problems for trade lanes connecting Asia and Europe
An unprecedented 233 vessels are expected to arrive at the port this week. Compare this with Shanghai, where 134 ships will arrive; Ningbo, 166; and Busan in South Korea, 150. Only 96 ships will call at Rotterdam and 79 at Antwerp.
