Intensity is experienced in large ports that host sea lines from As ⁇ ya ⁇ to Avrupa ⁇

It has passed approximately 24 thousand ge ⁇ mi since 2023 ⁇ from the Suez Canal and therefore Kızılde ⁇ niz ⁇ . 12-13 percent of world trade, 20-25 percent of world container traffic, about 10 percent of marine oil and 8 percent of liquefied natural gas reach their addresses through Red Sea crossings.

According to the news of Necmi Çelik ⁇ in from Dünya ⁇ dan, the effort to strengthen stocks for the rest of the year by taking into account the disruptions in the supply chain of global retailers and manufacturers further increases the pressure on logistics routes. While the Red Sea crisis has significantly disrupted global maritime traffic and trade, this difficult situation is expected to continue for a long time. The picture becomes clearer when it is thought that sea freights, which are at 1,390 do ⁇ s in October 2023, have tripled since January 2024 ⁇ .

Difficulties will linger for a long time

On the other hand, in the traffic from Asya ⁇ to Av ⁇ rupa ⁇ , there is a great density in important ports, especially Singapore, which is on the Cape of Good Hope route. While the density of important ports increases with China's Shanghai, Singapore Port, the second largest container port in the world, is witnessing the most congested period of the last 20 months.

Difficulties will linger for a long time

On the other hand, in the traffic from Asya ⁇ to Av ⁇ rupa ⁇ , there is a great density in important ports, especially Singapore, which is on the Cape of Good Hope route. While the density of important ports increases with China's Shanghai, Singapore Port, the second largest container port in the world, is witnessing the most congested period of the last 20 months.

It is stated that more than 90 percent of the container ships could not reach the ports at the times they were targeted, serious disruptions occurred in the handling and the number of ships anchored in the ports and waiting for their turn increased. It is pointed out that the demand for containers has also increased significantly due to delays in loading and unloading.

The risk of this situation being reflected in the large ports of Europe such as Hamburg, Roterdam, Fe ⁇ lixstowe, Antwerp and Bre ⁇ men ⁇ e is also a concern. The official of one of the leading ⁇ man on this route, ⁇ These difficulties seem to remain on our agenda for a long time. Potentially, we expect the congestion observed in ports to expand from As ⁇ ya ⁇ to Avrupa ⁇ ⁇ .

⁇ SHORT-TERM AGREEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE ⁇

Hakan Arı ⁇ kan, Turkey Executive Board Member of TruK ⁇ Ker ⁇ ın, one of the leading companies in the logistics sector and Director of Europe & CIS Omnilog Ge ⁇ nel, shows a downward trend in road freight in 2024 regarding the developments in freight markets. As TruKKer, we offer monthly and quarterly escalation rates to support both our suppliers and our customers. Due to the fluctuations in freight, we recommend shorter and medium-term agreements instead of long-term agreements.

⁇ NEW CHALLENGES CAN LIVE ⁇

Stating that significant developments were experienced in maritime freight markets throughout 2024 and that they closely followed the process, Hakan Arıkan made the following evaluation; The effects of global economic recovery, supply chain transformations and energy transition, which started to manifest itself but saw its biggest effects, directly affected the demands of our customers and the costs of transportation works in all models.

Political uncertainties, trade policies and embargoes in the world are continuing to seriously affect freight prices and routes on sea routes. Tensions, especially in strategic areas, are an important factor affecting the costs and costs of maritime transport. ⁇ (translated)

RED VOLTAGE INCREASE REQUEST FOR AIR CARGO

Emphasizing that in addition to the demand created by the e-commerce sector, the tension in Kızıl ⁇ deniz ⁇ also brought ha ⁇ vayolu transportation to the front platform, Globelink Ünimar Executive Director Fatih Baş, with the effect of ⁇ Ge ⁇ rilimin, the vast majority of ships using this route changed their route and turned to different transportation alternatives. Havayo ⁇ lu transportation is a very effective method to deal with such difficulties, but the high costs and limited load carrying capacities compared to other transportation methods bring some disadvantages.

While paying attention to the increase in air transportation, Fatih Baş emphasized that air transportation, which was less demanding before the Red Sea crisis, was a critical solution in the search for alternative transportation. ⁇ Especially, the rapid growth of e-tica ⁇ ret has created new dynamics in the logistics sector.

Those who wanted their cargo to arrive quickly and safely were effective in increasing the demand for air transportation instead of other transportation alternatives. In addition, the recent crises and increasing finances have led many companies to seek more flexible and faster logistics solutions.He said it.

⁇ TRANSIT TIMES DRAMATICALLY ARTTI ⁇

Hakan Arıkan pointed out that the negative effects of the current crises in Kızıldeniz ⁇ on the transportation sector created uncertainty in the sector and said the following;

Due to the crises in the Red Sea, there are serious increases in transportation costs and delivery times are delayed. Transit times have increased dramatically due to the alternating return to the Ka ⁇ nal crossings on the sea route and the formation of new routes as the Cape of Good Hope. As TruKKer, we are constantly developing routes so that our customers can continue their trade without being affected by these negativities with our experienced team, which also uses intermodal transportation methods along with land, sea and air. Especially for commercial transports with time sensitivity, we offer boutique seaway solutions with local shipowners for road alternative or regular loads.

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Threat of strike at US ports raises cargo backup concerns

According to transport industry experts, the upcoming strike at key U.S. ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is alarming about potential cargo delays that could take weeks or months. Retail giants such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) are among the importers that are accelerating their shipments, waiting for the September 30 deadline, when about 45,000 dockworkers could leave work.

The International Port Workers' Association, which represents these workers, has stated that it is ready to go on strike from October 1 if negotiations for a new contract fail. Analysts at Sea-Intelligence, a Copenhagen-based maritime consulting firm, warned that even a one-day strike could create a pile-up that would take four to six days to clear up. According to Sea-Intelligence CEO Alan Murphy, a week-long strike in early October could cause disruptions to continue until mid-November.

Murphy also said a two-week strike could disrupt port operations by 2025. This assessment is supported by maritime giant A.P. Moller-Maersk. A.P. Moller-Maersk noted that a one-week pause may require up to six weeks for recovery, and delays have the potential to increase every day the strike continues.

The urgency of transporting goods ahead of the strike led to a sharp increase in transport costs. Peter Sand, Xeneta ⁇ 's chief analyst, reported that the spot market price for a 40-foot container from the Far East to the East Coast of the USA rose above $10,000 in early July and rose significantly from around $2,100 in early April. Sand stressed that the risk of port strikes requires transporters to act early and decisively.

However, as the expiration date of the contract approaches, the opportunity for preventive shipments also decreases. In addition, shipping deviations caused by Houthi attacks in the Red Sea extended shipping times from Asian factories to East and Gulf Coast ports by 45 days or more. Considering this situation, Sand warned that sending cargo next week could be in vain, as goods could be stranded at sea if the strike takes place.

Reuters contributed to this article.

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