Global port congestion approaches 4 million TEUs as peak season extends
Container News · Sep 18, 2026
Global port congestion is approaching 4 million TEUs as strong container demand, weather disruption and tight vessel capacity continue to pressure major trade lanes, according to DHL Global Forwarding’s latest Ocean Freight Market Update. The logistics company said the global container market remains tight, with the Transpacific peak season continuing longer than expected while congestion […]
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