Canada Port Congestion

Canadian port congestion and insights

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Global Port Congestion

Port
Sep 24
Aug 24
+/-
%
Durban
2.8
2.5
+0.3
+10%
Santos
2.5
2.0
+0.5
+24%
Manila
2.2
2.4
-0.1
-6%
Chittagong
1.9
3.9
-2.0
-51%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days

XL Port Congestion [10M+ TEU]

Port
Sep 24
Aug 24
+/-
%
Shanghai
0.4
0.6
-0.1
-23%
Jebel Ali
0.4
0.4
0.0
-11%
Antwerp
0.3
0.2
+0.1
+26%
Yantian
0.3
0.1
+0.2
+220%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days

Large Port Congestion [4-10M TEU]

Port
Sep 24
Aug 24
+/-
%
Santos
2.5
2.0
+0.5
+24%
Manila
2.2
2.4
-0.1
-6%
Savannah
1.1
1.1
-0.1
-7%
Piraeus
0.8
0.8
0.0
0%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days

Medium Port Congestion [0.5-4M TEU]

Port
Sep 24
Aug 24
+/-
%
Durban
2.8
2.5
+0.3
+10%
Chittagong
1.9
3.9
-2.0
-51%
Vancouver
1.7
0.6
+1.1
+174%
Lomé
0.9
1.1
-0.2
-15%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days

Canada Port Congestion FAQs

Are Canadian ports congested?

Yes, many Canadian ports experience congestion, particularly during busy shipping periods.

Why are Canadian ports congested?

Canadian ports face congestion due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal capacity, labor disputes and logistical challenges in managing imports and exports.

How congested are the Canadian ports currently?

For the latest information on the current congestion levels at Canadian ports, please download our port congestion report.

How many TEUs do the ports in Canada handle each year?

Canadian ports collectively handle approximately 6 million TEUs annually.

What are the most and least congested ports in the region?

The most congested ports in Canada typically include the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Montreal, while less congested ports generally include the Port of Halifax and the Port of Prince Rupert.

How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?

Canadian ports handle around 12,000 vessels annually.