Discussions at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit highlighted that global disruptions are significantly distorting the availability of breakbulk-carrying ship capacity. This situation is leading to an artificial scarcity of stowage space, which is now in high demand.
For freight forwarders and shippers, this means continued challenges in securing suitable vessel space for project cargo and oversized loads. The tight capacity environment is likely to result in increased freight rates and longer lead times for these specialized shipments. Forwarders should plan well in advance and explore alternative routing or multimodal options to mitigate potential disruptions.
