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The Five Biggest Ports in Germany
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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 Germany port congestion stats
Germany Port Congestion FAQs
Are German ports congested?
Yes, many German ports experience congestion, particularly during peak periods.
Why are German ports congested?
German ports face congestion due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal space, and complex logistics operations.
How congested are the German ports currently?
For the most current information on congestion levels at German ports, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs do the ports in Germany handle each year?
German ports collectively handle approximately 20 million TEUs annually.
What are the most and least congested ports in the region?
The most congested ports in Germany are typically the Port of Hamburg and the Port of Bremerhaven, while less congested options include the Port of Wilhelmshaven and the Port of Emden.
How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?
German ports handle around 30,000 vessels annually.