Global port congestion remains elevated through the past week with poor weather continuing to affect port operations in South China, with the escalation of the industrial action at Canadian ports has also worsened the congestion situation in North America. The port strike in Canada has halted operations at Vancouver and Prince Rupert, with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) locking out the dockworkers since 4 November. Although some of the affected ships are starting to