Christmas is cancelled — at least for those who believe it is all about receiving the ­latest consumer goods. That is the racy media headline to accompany the massive maritime roadblock that is sending global supply chains haywire.

There are 334 vessels waiting outside ports — 2.2m teu of container shipping, according to the latest estimate from VesselsValue.

Typhoon Kompasu has blown through the Far East, further disrupting shipping schedules and worsening port congestion.