Record port congestion: why Colombian cargo arrives late even when the jam is an ocean away
Port congestion is back at a level not seen since the pandemic. Linerlytica counts 4.3 million TEU waiting to berth at ports around the world, an all-time high in volume that leaves behind the roughly 4 million of 2022. One nuance usually gets lost in the headlines: that figure equals…
What the Shanghai and Ningbo congestion means for your next shipment
Typhoon Saudel hit the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo again on August 28, and as a result, the congestion still hasn’t cleared. In fact, this isn’t an isolated event. It adds to a string of typhoons (Bavi, Noul, Dolphin, and Narra) that have been disrupting Chinese port operations for weeks….
68% reduction in empty container occupancy improves operations in Buenaventura
Context of port congestion The port of Buenaventura has faced significant congestion in recent months, associated, among other factors, with the accumulation of empty containers in yards and operational areas. This situation put pressure on available infrastructure and affected normal loading, unloading, and cargo dispatch times. According to official information…
Crisis at the Port of Buenaventura: Maritime and Ground Congestion Impacts Colombian Foreign Trade
The logistics operation at the Port of Buenaventura, Colombia’s main maritime terminal on the Pacific, is experiencing a critical congestion situation that affects not only the flow of goods but also the efficiency of the entire foreign trade supply chain. A Saturated Port: Ships and Trucks Waiting Currently, around 29…
August 2025 in Context: How Blank Sailings Are Impacting the Supply Chain
August 2025 has been characterized by a significant resurgence of “blank sailings,” that is, the cancellation of scheduled vessel departures by shipping lines. Although the situation appeared under control last month, it has done the exact opposite as August has progressed, intensifying across strategic routes. The Magnitude of the Phenomenon…