Various regions in Europe have been dealing with harsh winter weather since the beginning of the year.
Delays are expected in container traffic. An exceptional snow situation has disrupted the operations of ports and terminals in major container ports in Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Antwerp, and ocean vessels have had to remain in port longer than expected. In addition, strong winds have affected the key route for container traffic heading to Northern Europe in the Bay of Biscay.
The weather has also disrupted road traffic. Snow and icy road surfaces have caused driving bans and congestion in Central Europe. There may be delays in pickups and deliveries in some areas.