NNR Global: Shanghai and Nhava Sheva Vessel Waits Worsen in June as Front-Loading Compounds Capacity Strain

Summary

NNR Global's mid-June port congestion report shows Shanghai and Nhava Sheva vessel waiting times have worsened since the early-June forecast, with Shanghai berth delays reaching 3-7 days and Nhava Sheva holding at 7-8 days. Taipei and Keelung continue to face severe capacity constraints, and Malaysian Port Klang is now seeing 4-6 day vessel delays on Middle East and India routes. The deterioration is driven by transpacific front-loading, Cape of Good Hope diversions lengthening schedules, and equipment imbalances returning empties to Asia. Shippers are advised to build 4-7 days of additional buffer into Asia-origin supply plans and to pre-book equipment at congested origins.