55-km ship queue off Ust-Luga as Baltic port congestion worsens

A 55-kilometer queue of tankers and cargo ships has formed off Russia's Gulf of Finland ports, with waits up to five days at Ust-Luga. The congestion likely reflects a combination of weather, port capacity, and possibly sanctions-related rerouting, though the specific cause is unconfirmed. This signals potential delays in Russian energy and goods exports, with implications for global supply chains and oil flows.