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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
Get the latest China port congestion stats
China Port Congestion FAQs
Are Chinese ports congested?
Yes, many Chinese ports frequently experience congestion, particularly major ones like Shanghai and Ningbo.
Why are Chinese ports congested?
Chinese ports are congested due to high cargo volumes, stringent customs procedures, and occasional disruptions from weather or global events.
How congested are the Chinese ports currently?
For the latest information on the current congestion levels at Chinese ports, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs do Chinese ports handle each year?
Chinese ports collectively handle approximately 260 million TEUs annually.
What are the most and least congested ports in the region?
The most congested ports in China are typically the Port of Shanghai and the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan, while less congested options include the Port of Xiamen and the Port of Qingdao.
How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?
Chinese ports handle around 24,000 vessels annually.