Port congestion is a standout topic in current conversations surrounding logistics and the supply chain. With consumer demand and e-commerce at an all-time high, huge spikes in U.S. imports have led to severe backups that have hobbled many companies utilizing West Coast ports.

This report, built from extensive survey data from a myriad of shippers and logistics providers, shines light on visibility gaps that have contributed to the current crisis of port congestion. Topics explored include:

• How different companies and segments have been affected by port congestion
• The current state of visibility –– or lack thereof –– in maritime shipping, and its contribution to port congestion
• How collaborative, real-time data can solve visibility gaps for shipments moving into and out of ports
• Visibility advancements to expect over the next several months

Key Takeaways:

• Nearly 85% of respondents’ companies have been affected by port congestion, with 41% calling the impact “significant.”
• 23% of respondents said they had limited maritime shipment tracking capabilities, with another 23% saying they had no port tracking capabilities at all.
• Many of the impacts of port congestion can be managed or even mitigated by accurate, real-time shipment tracking.