Storms, snowfall and deteriorating weather are causing widespread terminal closures, vessel delays and rising congestion from the West Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay
An international call led from Genoa is matched by a 24-hour national port strike in Italy
The CMA CGM TIGA reports 58 containers lost and additional deck damage after encountering strong conditions on 20 January 2026
Snow, reduced terminal windows, and rail restrictions in Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Nuremberg reported
COSCO to revise CAP service, MSC to add second port call at Cape Town on IROKO service, CMA CGM to revise Mediterranean to North America East Coast portfolio
Severe winter weather near the US East Coast and a storm zone with waves of 9–12 metres are delaying vessel movements until at least 5 February
Weather disruptions, labour issues, limited investment, and shifting trade patterns are driving mounting pressure across major terminals and regional shipping networks
The facility integrates advanced equipment and direct transport links to support more efficient movement of containerised cargo
A recent Houthis video titled “Soon” was released by the group over the weekend, indicating preparedness to resume operations against vessels
The agreement links 31 countries and 700 million people, aiming to expand EU exports by 39% and reshape long‑term trade flows across key sectors
Works and short-term closures across several national lines are causing rerouting, cancelled services and restricted container transport over the coming weeks
The updated structure delivers 41 trade routes, refined port rotations, and broad coverage across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East
Competitors, BNSF and Canadian National, say missing records hinder the evaluation of Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern
Wildfires and unrest disrupt normal life in Chile and Guatemala, while Canada and the US expect severe cold and heavy snow
Container terminal Tanjung Emas faces rising yard pressure, off‑schedule feeders and a strained booking system as import and export volumes increase
Retailers and manufacturers adjust sourcing, inventory and logistics strategies, while global trade outside North America shows strong growth despite US-driven disruptions
