Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Typhoon Kong-ray creates chaos in Shanghai, Ningbo and Kaohsiung

Asian container ports—Shanghai, Ningbo, and Kaohsiung—are managing congestion following Typhoon Kong-Rey last week. According to EconDB, Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s primary container port, faces delays…
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Canadian supply chain woes increase with Montreal port shutting down

Canadian supply chains face severe disruptions due to port shutdowns on both coasts. Dockworkers at Montreal, the largest port on Canada’s eastern coast,…
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Disruptions at Canadian ports restrict rail operations

Disruptions persist at Canadian ports as rail embargoes take effect, leaving carriers with the choice of keeping ships at anchorage or rerouting them.…
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Chittagong port witnesses 13% fall in export container handling

In October, the handling of export containers at Chittagong port decreased by 13% compared to September, largely due to strikes by transport drivers…
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