Weekly Customer Update - 6 June 2025

Overview 

This week, the movement of goods continues to be shaped by persistent regional infrastructure pressure and early peak season adjustments. Northern European ports remain heavily utilized, driving shifts in vessel routing and inland scheduling. With capacity now returning on several key trade lanes, adaptable planning remains critical, especially for multimodal and long-haul supply chains. 

Regional Market Updates 

United Kingdom

• Operations remain stable across ports and inland hubs.
• However, inbound schedules are being reshaped by delays from Northern Europe, particularly where transshipment is involved. 

United States

• High activity levels persist across coastal entry points.
• Inland nodes, especially those connected to the West Coast, are experiencing elevated dwell times.
• Retail and consumer sectors continue to adapt sourcing models to mitigate disruption. 

Poland

• Domestic scheduling remains consistent.
• Transshipment-related congestion from Western Europe is now impacting eastbound flows. 

Netherlands / Northern Europe 

• Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges remain under yard pressure, with dwell times at 5–6 days.
• At Bremerhaven, reduced manpower continues to prompt carrier adjustments and contingency routings. 

India Subcontinent 

• Key hubs remain stable.
• Port operations are mostly unaffected, though seasonal weather and political developments around Delhi and the NCR warrant close monitoring, especially for time-sensitive movements. 

Australia / Oceania 

• Terminal throughput is improving with the return of larger vessels.
• Capacity into New Zealand remains constrained.
• Labour relations remain calm, though still under active review. 

Mexico

• Central corridor flows remain steady, particularly around automotive clusters
• Monitoring of inland transit schedules remains ongoing. 

Transport Line Updates 

Sea 

Asia–US networks continue to ramp up, with reactivated services increasing vessel activity across Pacific corridors. 

Northern European congestion is influencing alternative routes and longer port stays. 

Air  

Air capacity remains tight on China–Europe and China–US routes. 

China Cargo Airlines’ new Hefei–Liege connection enhances east-west air access. 

Major hubs are adjusting allocation to prepare for increased peak activity. 

Rail  

Railway operations remain steady. 

Transshipment at Alashankou is experiencing moderate delays (5–7 days) due to road maintenance but remains manageable.

Transit to Poland currently averages 14–17 days; to Duisburg, 20–25 days. 

Global Port Operations 

Bremerhaven continues to operate under reduced capacity, with Nordic alternatives being utilised regularly. 

Antwerp-Bruges maintains throughput but faces ongoing yard pressure. 

Australian terminals have returned to full operation following prior disruptions. 

China Port Operations

India Port Operations

Market Intelligence 

China Cargo Airlines has launched a new scheduled route between Hefei and Liege, strengthening east–west air corridor resilience. 

Terminal congestion across Northern Europe continues to shape carrier scheduling and inland network planning. 

U.S. infrastructure on the West Coast is bracing for further disruption in late June due to resumed services and vessel bunching. 

Customer Guidance 

For support with planning or to assess how evolving conditions may affect your supply chain, please contact your Ligentia representative.

Our teams are available to help you navigate dynamic developments and optimize ongoing operations.