Trade

Shipping Bottlenecks in Europe Send a Warning to US, Asia

The container terminal at Bremerhaven port in Bremerhaven, Germany, on April 22. — The container terminal at Bremerhaven port in Bremerhaven, Germany, on April 22.
Photographer: Focke Strangmann/Getty Images

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By Brendan Murray

May 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM UTC

Updated on

May 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM UTC

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Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates.