As of August 2025, high export activity and customs changes have created bottlenecks in key ASEAN ports such as Laem Chabang and Hai Phong. Though not at crisis levels, these slowdowns can affect manufacturing and retail supply chains across the region.
Visibility Is the New Superpower
When congestion strikes, visibility determines how well your business adapts. Real-time tracking allows shippers to reroute and adjust schedules quickly. A 3PL equipped with digital tracking systems provides this transparency, helping you stay one step ahead.
How 3PLs Help Beat Congestion
Partnering with an experienced 3PL gives you access to:
Multiple port options and inland terminals
Customs pre-clearance and documentation management
Bonded warehousing for delayed cargo
Coordinated multimodal transport
These strategies reduce demurrage, optimize container use, and keep cargo flowing.
Best Practices for August 2025
To maintain operational flow this month:
Monitor daily port performance updates.
Confirm vessel space early.
Use flexible delivery scheduling to avoid peak surcharges.
With proactive planning and 3PL support, you can turn congestion risk into a manageable variable.