Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Disruptions on Container Transport

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions in the global economy, and container transport as a predominant means of goods flow supply chains. Different measures employed worldwide to limit virus spread, such restrictions quarantines on border crossings, port staff, ships, transhipment terminals inland sector, created colossal management challenge domino effect delays. Consequently, it led blank sailings enormous rises freight prices, lack reliability shifts between different transport. These delays, enhanced by Suez Canal blockage, exacerbated an already acute problem empty shortage market. This paper aims provide in-depth overview pandemic’s impact underline ways increase resiliency against future disruptions. research included literature formulation recommendations. contributes broad provides insights for practitioners responsible planning disruption management.