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What Does Current Port Congestion Mean to Everyone?

ShipLilly

For those outside of the industry, the fragility of the global ocean freight network came as a bit of a surprise. Several unprecedented global challenges have placed significant pressure on the shipping industry. This article examines the underlying causes of congestion as one of the key challenges facing the industry.

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What Does Current Port Congestion Mean to Everyone?

ShipLilly

For those outside of the industry, the fragility of the global ocean freight network came as a bit of a surprise. Several unprecedented global challenges have placed significant pressure on the shipping industry. This article examines the underlying causes of congestion as one of the key challenges facing the industry.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

It fixed a glaring business problem in the industry – a tacit understanding that container liners would charge extra, on top of existing fees, if they had a container they could ship for more (rolled cargo). Shifting Industry Habits. Maersk Spot isn’t just unique because it provides on-demand pricing. It’s worked.