Port congestion continues to haunt global trade, spreading fresh fears among exporters and importers over whether massive amounts of cargo will be delivered on time for the busy, year-end shopping season.

Supply chains never fully recovered from the pandemic shock when goods transported by sea were delayed and shipping prices soared. Now freight rates are falling, but cargo is still delayed at choked European and American ports.

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