10/09/2026
Factories stop 1 to 7 October. The disruption starts earlier and lasts longer.
Before the holiday, exporters rush to clear cargo and space tightens. After it, the backlog moves all at once. Both ends of that squeeze land on your November stock.
Our September market update sets out the booking lead times by lane, the ports under the most pressure, and what to build buffers around. Read it in full on our LinkedIn newsletter, Global Freight Advisory, and subscribe there for next month's edition.