Is Your Cargo Congested? Try This!
MSK Client Alert
February 26, 2021
A New Year typically brings hope, optimism, and a fresh outlook. Unfortunately, when it comes to our shipping ports, the current circumstances lack anything that one could call hopeful. And, it appears things have gone from bad to worse. There are lots of reasons for the current mess. And, just as it took a long time for things to get this bad, there are no quick fixes.
When the topic of port congestion comes up, everyone has an opinion. Here are the most popular causes cited - truckers, steamship lines, terminals, labor and, of course, port management. Each bears some of the blame, but first, we provide some perspective, and then talk about actions which can be taken now...