The airport's cargo village handles an estimated 600 metric tons of dry cargo each day for most of the year, and twice that number during the peak season from October through December.
While many have pivoted away from China and turned instead to countries in Southeast and South Asia, trade with these regions now face fresh headwinds.
Nearly three-quarters of supply chain leaders have gone through supplier disruptions in the past year, while 23% reported significant losses as a result of those disruptions.
With many keeping their budgets small, shoppers are prioritizing retailers that offer reliable shipping, hassle-free returns, and value-packed loyalty programs.
GM expects to absorb a $1.2 billion accounting charge for adjustments to EV production capacity, as well as $400 million for canceling supplier contracts tied to EV investments.
A slowdown in logistics activity suggests that a post-summer rebound in freight and warehousing has begun to taper off, as companies recalibrate inventories and brace for a softer peak season.
Delays have also been magnified by ongoing harbor pilot protests over federal pension reforms at Belgian ports, Rotterdam would typically look to reroute cargo in the event of a backlog.