CLEAN : Like many ports across Europe, Antwerp is seeing a surge in demand

The video discusses the significant impact of container traffic on global supply chains, highlighting that container terminals have been operating at maximum capacity since late 2020. This situation is not typical, as maximum capacity is usually reserved for peak moments. The pandemic has caused disruptions in major ports worldwide, including in Europe, the US, and China. China's temporary production halt created a backlog, further exacerbated by other global events like the West Channel incident and Brexit. The speaker anticipates that these disruptions may continue into 2022, with hopes for relief after the Chinese New Year.

What percentage of total throughput is attributed to container traffic?

• 30%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

What caused the initial global disruptions in major ports?

• Natural disasters

• Economic recession

• Pandemic-related production halt in China

• Political conflicts

Which country is referred to as the 'factory of the world'?

• China

• Germany

• India

• United States

What are some of the additional global disruptions mentioned?

• Technological failures and cyber attacks

• Natural disasters and economic recession

• Political conflicts and trade wars

• West Channel incident and Brexit lockdown

When is it expected that the traffic might calm down?

• By the end of 2021

• After the next election cycle

• After the summer holidays

• After the Chinese New Year