Weekly Customer Update - 13 June 2025

Group Marketing

Updated 13 June 2025 12:53

Overview

This week, service continuity is being influenced by network bottlenecks and upstream adjustments across major gateways. European inland nodes are adjusting to port-side congestion, while seasonal planning continues to reshape ocean, air, and rail flows. Proactive routing and coordination remain essential across all modes, particularly in light of updated transit timelines and equipment movements.

Regional Market Updates

United Kingdom

Port and inland operations remain stable.
Delays into the UK from Northern Europe are persisting, particularly for transshipped cargo.

United States

Coastal activity remains high, especially at West Coast entry points
Inland nodes continue to see pressure, with longer dwell times reported on key corridors

Poland

Operations remain consistent, though congestion in Western Europe is influencing eastbound scheduling.

Netherlands / Northern Europe

Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges maintain high yard density, with average dwell times at 5–6 days
Bremerhaven continues to adjust schedules due to reduced labor availability

India Subcontinent

Port throughput remains normal.
Some inland delays and vessel scheduling disruptions are emerging due to regional developments near Delhi and feeder congestion around Colombo.

Australia / Oceania

Terminal performance has improved across Australian ports.
New Zealand-bound capacity remains tight.
Labour landscape is calm but continues to be actively monitored.

Mexico

Automotive corridors remain fluid.
Monitoring continues for changes to inland flows and schedule variations.

Transport Line Updates

Sea

Northern Europe continues to be the critical variable in ocean planning.

Vessel rerouting and longer port stays are shaping east–west schedules.

Air

Capacity is steady but tight across China–US and China–Europe routes

New agreements between Etihad and SF Airlines are expected to enhance network reach and service options.

Major hubs are preparing for further increases in uplift demand.

Rail

Rail operations from China remain active although Alashankou transshipment is currently delayed by 5–7 days due to road repairs

Transit times from China to Poland averaging 14–17 days and 20-25 days to Duisburg.

Dostyk–Moyinty experiencing 10–15 days in transit amid infrastructure-related backlog.

Global Port Operations

Bremerhaven and Rotterdam remain under pressure, with Nordic alternatives continuing to absorb diverted volumes.

Australian terminals are fully operational.

Transshipment at Colombo remains a pinch point for South Asia movements.

China Port Operations

Port	Overall operations	Vessel waiting time	Equipment availability	Disruptions	Capacity
Shanghai	Normal	1–4 days	Shortage (HPL/ANL/CMA)	None	Normal
Yantian	Normal	0–1 day	CMA/HMM/HPL shortages across 40’ equipment	None	Normal
Ningbo	Normal	2–4 days	CMA 20’/40’HQ tight; HPL tight (excl. 20’GP)	None	Normal
Tianjin	Normal	2–3 days	CMA shortage: 20/40GP/40HC	None	Normal
Qingdao	Normal	2–7 days	HPL/MSC 40’ equipment tight	None	Normal
Xiamen	Normal	1–2 days	CMA/Maersk shortages	None	Normal

India Port Operations

Port	Overall operations	Vessel waiting Time	Equipment availability	Disruptions
Chennai	Normal	2–3 days (delays)	20’ inventory challenges with major carriers	None
Tuticorin	Normal	Feeder delays	CMA inventory tight – import arrivals expected	Congestion at Colombo affecting feeder services
Nhava Sheva	Normal	2–3 days (Hapag)	No shortage	None

Market Intel

A new joint venture between Etihad and SF Airlines will strengthen cross-border air services, focusing on broader connectivity and network optimization.
European port pressure is driving inland service and schedule adaptations, particularly on rail and road.
West Coast US infrastructure remains under strain, with additional service bunching expected by late June.
The Panama Canal recorded a new throughput high in early 2025, underlining increased flow through the corridor.

Customer Guidance

For tailored insights or to discuss operational planning in your region, please contact your Ligentia account manager. Our experts are ready to support your next move with timely updates and strategic options.