Snow and ice strain Northern European supply chains
Severe winter weather is disrupting logistics networks across Northern Europe, affecting port operations, hinterland transport and time-critical supply chains. At the port of Hamburg, terminal operations remain restricted as frozen containers require manual preparation before handling.
Heavy snowfall last week temporarily halted yard activity, while truck handling rates have dropped to around 30 slots per hour, compared with a normal level of about 170. Backlogs have yet to be cleared. Similar constraints are reported at the ports of Port of Rotterdam and Port of Antwerp, where snow and ice are slowing vessel handling and feeder services. Industry platforms report waiting times of 12 to 72 hours for inland and short-sea shipping. Disruption on road and rail remains uneven but is beginning to feed into industrial supply chains. Rail freight services are facing delays and capacity constraints.
Source: DVZ Deutsche Verkehrszeitung
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