Experts blame war and climate change for uptick in global port congestion
Ports worldwide have been experiencing increasing strain on their capacity, primarily linked to ongoing conflicts and incidental events.
By Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui
Eugene achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies at San Beda College Alabang.
He loves immersing myself in pop culture and keeping updated on whatever is happening locally and internationally.
Eugene has also had a particular interest in politics and geopolitics ever since he discovered journalism.
Aside from reading hard-hitting news, he also loves to spend his time listening to his playlists of pop music and watching sci-fi films and comedy series.
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