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Delays of containers don’t always happen, however, if they occur it can be very annoying and discouraging. Based on the current challenges in global trade one can experience a delay or late arrival of cargo. Here are a few possible reasons why you may experience a delay.
Damage of cargo during transportation
This is one of the factors that can potentially cause delays in cargo arrival. During transportation, your cargo can become damaged. However, this rarely happens.
Ineffective Technology
In a few cases, clients experience a delay in the arrival of their shipment because their logistic provider lacks adequate technology. It could be outdated software or a strenuous booking process through email or phone chains.
Rolled shipments
The term Rolled Shipment implies that ocean freight hasn’t been loaded onto the vessel it was supposed to sail on. One can experience this when there is a decrease in carrier capacity and an increase in customer demand. You may also experience Rollings when your documents are wrong.
Port strikes or Port congestions
It’s very apparent that too many containers can lead to port congestion, this may be a result of certain seasons or unusual events like pandemics, labor issues, or port strikes. This could result in long-term delays.
Remarkable events and external factors in the world of shipping
Certain delays are actually nobody’s fault — it is caused by piracy, wars, weather, fire, and extraordinary events. This can be described as Force Majeure. Events like Cyclones, Hurricanes, and lots of other natural disasters may occur, unfortunately, they can severely impact the state of ocean freight.
Cargo Production delay
Normally suppliers are to provide shippers with a specific date when the production of their goods is supposed to finish. Afterward, the shipper plans the transportation accordingly. However, sometimes shippers fail to add a buffer for such potential delays. Thus, this can again lead to a delay.
Traffic challenges and changes in schedule
Your shipment may be delayed due to changes in schedule or traffic challenges, particularly when working with Inland Transportation. This mostly happens during important seasons like Chinese New Year or the Holiday season.
