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第 29 周全球港口拥堵实况报告
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-21 08:06

Core Insights - The global shipping industry is facing significant delays, with nearly 30% of container ships acting as "floating parking lots," leading to a 40% decrease in vessel turnaround rates and increased costs for shipping companies [2][6]. Group 1: Shipping Delays - A container ship in Morocco has been waiting for 6 days, causing European retailers to miss the peak season for autumn product launches [1] - In Bangladesh, containers have been stuck for 22 days, affecting Christmas orders for North American markets [1] - Global port data reveals severe delays, with ports like Algeria's Skikda averaging 6.5 days of waiting and South Africa's Cape Town experiencing 3 days of delays [1] Group 2: Financial Impact - The daily operating cost for an 18,000 TEU container ship is approximately $120,000, meaning a 6-day wait at Tangier Med Port incurs an additional cost of $720,000 [2] - Since July, detention fees on Asia-Europe routes have increased by 25%, which will ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers [2] Group 3: Supply Chain Disruptions - Non-scheduled arrivals at ports like Kenya's Mombasa have caused delays of 2-3 days, disrupting shipping schedules and leading to production halts in factories [3] - Exporters in Guangdong face significant risks of order cancellations due to delays caused by typhoons, with waiting times of 2-3 days at Shanghai Yangshan and 1.5-2 days at Ningbo [3] Group 4: Trust Issues in Trade - Delays have led to increased demands for "delay compensation agreements" in regions like Cameroon, indicating a shift in trust dynamics within international trade [4] Group 5: Port Congestion - Ports in Malaysia are operating at 85-90% capacity, leading to severe congestion and delays in truck deliveries [5] - In Vietnam, the influx of goods due to manufacturing shifts from China has overwhelmed port infrastructure, causing significant delays in logistics [5] Group 6: Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities - The current congestion crisis highlights the fragility of global supply chains under pressures such as extreme weather, geopolitical shifts, and consumer demand rebounds [6] - The mismatch between the increasing size of vessels and the slow pace of port expansions has exacerbated the situation [6]