Summary: Rotterdam terminals show elevated berth waits and high yard density. In India, transport associations around Mundra and Kandla announced an indefinite strike starting 12 Sep. Use the checklists to protect appointments, free time, and inland connections.
Rotterdam: Congestion Signals To Act On
- Terminals: RWG reported average berth waits in the multi day range with yard around the low eighties percent in early September bulletins. ECT flagged barge and feeder delays up to 24 hours. APM MVII operated at very high yard levels and completed a planned overnight IT outage in early September.
- Access: Maersk advised a gate closure window for roadworks in the Coloradoweg area from 21:00 Fri 12 Sep to 05:00 Mon 15 Sep. Validate terminal specific notices before dispatch.
Do this now
- Reconfirm truck slots, lifts, and ICCs at RWG, ECT, and MVII for the next 72 hours.
- Capture portal screenshots and timestamps to support demurrage consideration when gates or IT outages block timely pickup.
- If barge windows slip, check rail capacity on the Betuwe corridor before you divert.
- Watch transshipment buffers. Prebuild rebooking requests if the connection window turns negative.
- Verify reefer plug availability and any customs holds that can stall discharge or gate out.
India: Mundra And Kandla Transport Strike
- Action: Regional transport unions announced an indefinite “No Road No Toll” strike from 12 Sep. Early day one notes said operations continued, with risk rising if the protest prolongs.
- Scope: Truck movements to or from ports, CFS, ICD, and yards may tighten if participation widens.
Do this now
- Pre alert customers on gate in and gate out risk for time sensitive loads. Offer alternate CY or dates where possible.
- Secure capacity for urgent moves with written acknowledgements on pickup dates and penalties if missed.
- Stage at nearby CFS or ICD to buffer if queues form. Confirm yard hours and labor coverage.
- Sequence customs entries so trucks can lift immediately when windows open. Avoid entries maturing on peak protest days.
- Log evidence for any demurrage or detention relief request tied to protest delays.
Create a Rotterdam and Mundra or Kandla watchlist in TRADLINX. Track BL availability, berth status, and last free day on one screen. Use API webhooks to notify customers when availability flips, holds change, or appointments reschedule.
References
- Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update – Week 36 2025
- Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update – Week 37 2025
- Maersk Europe Market Update – September 2025
- India Shipping News – Indefinite strike notice, 12 Sep
- GAC Hot Port News – Operations unaffected so far, 12 Sep
- DeshGujarat – Regional report on protest
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