Strait of Hormuz shutdown: How port congestion and schedule chaos are hitting shippers — and what to do about it

Since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East on 28 February, the critical Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to major container shipping. For shippers, the result is stranded cargo, congested ports, schedules in disarray and costly surcharges. Whether your responsibility during a black swan event is keeping cargo moving, managing strategic supply ...