Congestion at U.S. West Coast Ports
First written in FY2016. 1 of 2 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2022.
The Sumitomo Warehouse moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 3 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2022MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the shipping industry, ocean freight rates, which had been rising since the second half of the previous fiscal year amid port congestion in North America and firm transportation demand, rose further as supply chain disruptions originating from the spread of infectious disease persisted for an extended period.」
Congestion at North American ports continued, and the prolonged supply chain disruption and further surge in ocean freight rates were described as actual business-environment conditions. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company worked to minimize the impact of congestion at ports on the U.S. West Coast and focused on expanding its handling of cargo bound for North America.」
The company stated that port congestion actually occurred in the course of Westwood Shipping Lines' operations and that measures were taken to mitigate its impact.