Fresh bottlenecks are developing with the recent pick up in container demand
resulting in increased congestion across all regions.
The Middle East Gulf is starting to see increased congestion around Dubai, with
ships waiting for up to 5 days in part due to the recent adverse weather in the
UAE. Congestion has eased slightly in Dammam but traffic remains busy due to
cargo diversions from Jeddah where vessel traffic continues to be negatively
affected by the Red Sea crisis.
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