U.S. ports fear scarcity of space at terminals

Some of the largest U.S. ports, especially along the East Coast, are seeing early signs of capacity constraints through a potentially major backup of loaded containers and have started scouring available land to boost temporary storage...

Some of the largest U.S. ports, especially along the East Coast, are seeing early signs of capacity constraints through a potentially major backup of loaded containers and have started scouring available land to boost temporary storage capacity on or off terminal grounds. Demand is growing as some retailers and manufacturers fail to pick up containers because warehouses are full or closed due to not being deemed essential service providers. Forwarders, container lines, marine terminal operators and port authorities told reporters of JOC that, whilst the situation remains fluid for now, a bottleneck of national proportions may be beginning to take shape, especially if some ports would have to be closed for a COVID-19 outbreak. The full report is available for JOC subscribers.