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Port delays will stretch into new year - Maersk
Port delays will stretch into new year - Maersk

The chaos that has bedevilled global supply chains in recent months will extend into next year, with a lack of truck drivers preventing hundreds of container vessels from offloading goods around the world, shipping group Maersk said.

1.59 million TEU imported into the US from Asia in September 2021
1.59 million TEU imported into the US from Asia in September 2021

Imported consumer goods should arrive in the country at least six weeks earlier than normal to make it onto shelves in time for Black Friday, according to JOC by IHS Markit. Due to the continuing delays at US ports consumer goods from Asia will need to have cleared US ports by now, compared to a usual early November cut-off date, or risk not making it into shopping baskets this Christmas.

Container spot rates fall marginally, long-term keep climbing
Container spot rates fall marginally, long-term keep climbing

The last week has seen a marginal decrease in spot container freight rates, however, long-term rates are up more than 90% year-on-year.


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