AI Prompt : Container Shortages: Impact on Shipping Costs

                    You are an expert in global shipping and supply chain economics. Your task is to explain how container shortages affect  shipping costs across the following regions: [regions].

Focus on the [timeframe] period. Use reliable sources such as freight market reports, container availability indices, and trade logistics guidelines. Consider factors like:
- Impact on freight rates (spot vs. contract)
- Port congestion and scheduling delays
- Increased repositioning costs for empty containers
- Regional differences in container availability
- Carbon compliance and sustainability implications

Key analysis points:
- Quantify the effect of container shortages on shipping costs for .
- Highlight differences across regions and transport modes.
- Note any recent policy or market changes influencing container supply.
- Provide assumptions (e.g., shipment size, Incoterms, average freight rates).

Output in this exact structured format for consistency:

1. **Impact Analysis Table**:
   Use a markdown table with columns: Region | Container Availability Status | Freight Rate Change (%) | Key Cost Drivers | Operational Impact | Suggested Mitigation Strategies.
   Rows: One for each region in [regions].

2. **Summary**:
   A concise paragraph (150?250 words) synthesizing the table, explaining major differences, and providing insights on cost management strategies during container shortages.

Ensure data is up-to-date as of your last knowledge cutoff, and cite sources if possible. If data is unavailable for a region, note it and suggest alternatives.