Ports in Brazil are struggling to cope with sudden congestion as the first corn harvests arrive for loading causing massive backlogs following last month's strikes by truckers, energy workers, stevedores and customs officials that virtually brought the country to a standstill. Ports are struggling to keep up with demand as cargo is still trying to get to the ports, while customs officials remain on strike. The country’s biggest port, Santos, had 32 vessels waiting at anchor and 28 berthed as ships waited up to five days to be loaded.
Ports in Brazil are struggling to cope with sudden congestion as the first corn harvests arrive for loading causing massive backlogs following last month's strikes by truckers, energy workers, stevedores and customs officials that virtually brought the country to a standstill. Ports are struggling to keep up with demand as cargo is still trying to get to the ports, while customs officials remain on strike. The country’s biggest port, Santos, had 28 vessels waiting at anchor and 32 berthed as ships waited up to five days to be loaded.