Shipping chokepoints pose a growing risk to global trade
August 28, 2026
Port congestion continues to disrupt shipping schedules across several important global gateways, although operating conditions vary considerably by region. This August 2026 update assesses delays, container availability and inland transport constraints at ports across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. It highlights significant disruption at Jebel Ali, Dammam and Mombasa, weather-related delays at major Chinese ports, and […]
