A blank sailing, also known as a void sailing, refers to the cancellation or omission of a scheduled port or region by an ocean carrier during a fixed rotation. This is typically due to market dynamics such as low demand, which causes carriers to consolidate shipments and stabilise rates. Blank sailings may also occur due to adverse weather conditions, port congestion, or limited availability of cargo or equipment at a particular port. These cancellations create challenges for shippers, requiring alternative transportation arrangements and potentially causing delays and additional costs. Maintaining contingency inventories and having contingency plans for alternate transportation can help mitigate the impact of empty sailings.

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