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Africa
Cameroon
Douala: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.0 days. Moderate congestion persists. Seasonal rainfall and truck weight restrictions continue to impact port operations.
Ghana
Tema: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 5.55 days. Moderate congestion continues, impacting cargo dwell times and planning. Poor road conditions and axle-load enforcement continue to affect hinterland transport.
Guinea
Conakry: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 13.6 days. Port congestion remains high due to limited dry, reefer and empty container storage capacity. The 24/7 truck circulation initiative has improved cargo flows, but backlog recovery remains ongoing.
Kenya
Mombasa: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.89 days. Vessel waiting times remain elevated, with delays of approximately 4 days caused by yard congestion and inland depot constraints.
Mozambique
Beira: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 15.3 days. Severe congestion remains in place, with delays of up to 30 days. Terminal recovery is not expected before weeks 40–43.
Nigeria
Apapa: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 4.0 days. Truck congestion, inland evacuation bottlenecks and inconsistent customs processing continue to impact cargo flows.
Tincan/Lagos: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 4.5 days. Delays continue amid ongoing inland logistics and congestion challenges.
Senegal
Dakar: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 4.0 days. Moderate congestion remains. Additional cargo volumes diverted from the Mali corridor continue to place pressure on port operations.
South Africa
Durban: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.25 days. Strong wind gusts are expected through Monday and may temporarily impact terminal operations. Congestion remains elevated, with delays of 3–4 days at Pier 1 and 5–9 days at Pier 2 (DGT) due to equipment shortages and productivity constraints. Vessel schedules continue to be affected, with possible rerouting and port omissions. Authorities are also conducting a high number of container inspections. Landside bottlenecks, terminal gate congestion and road access challenges continue to impact operations. Read more here
Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.33 days. Congestion continues, and inland evacuation pressure continues to impact operations.
The Gambia
Banjul: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.67 days. Significant congestion persists. Ongoing terminal expansion works may support long-term capacity improvements but could create short-term disruptions.
Asia Oceania
China
According to Linerlytica, port congestion across North Asia has surged, with more than 2.4m TEU of containership capacity currently stranded due to Typhoon Dolphin. Vessel delays are expected to be protracted, with Ningbo and Shanghai the worst-affected ports. The analysis firm adds that congestion has also spread to ports in Southern China and would take a few weeks to clear the vessel backlog. Typhoon Dolphin caused significant preventive shutdowns across East China's logistics network between 7 and 10 August. As of 11 August, recovery is largely complete, with port terminals, container yards, warehouses, trucking services and most barge facilities back in operation. Residual impacts may persist through vessel schedule recovery and congestion management, but the immediate operational disruption phase has effectively ended. Read more here
Indonesia
Jakarta: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.57 days. Heavy berth congestion continues across all carriers. A new quay crane has recently been delivered to improve capacity.
Malaysia
Port Klang: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.37 days. Yard density remains around 80%. Ongoing dredging works and a temporary berth closure are reducing berth availability for larger vessels.
Philippines
Manila: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.85 days. Congestion has improved; however, the situation remains dynamic as delayed vessels from South China return to the port.
South Korea
Busan: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.11 days. Heavy berth congestion continues. Elevated yard density and ongoing operational pressures are expected to keep conditions challenging.
Europe
Belgium
Antwerp: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.44 days. Yard utilisation remains high, especially at Q913 (90%). Summer holidays and pilot staffing shortages continue to contribute to operational delays. Barge queues and inland connections remain under pressure.
France
Le Havre: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.29 days. Yard occupancy has improved to approximately 42%. Shuttle delays from Antwerp continue to affect schedules, while school holidays may impact labour availability through early September.
Germany
Bremerhaven: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.31 days. Yard occupancy is at 89%, with increasing capacity constraints, particularly for IMO and OOG cargo. Holiday-related labour constraints and ongoing vessel delays continue to impact operations.
Hamburg: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.79 days. Yard occupancy stands at 75%. Congestion persists, while crane maintenance and summer holiday labour constraints continue to affect operations. Some improvement is expected from Week 34.
Wilhelmshaven: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.33 days. Yard density is around 80%, with IMO capacity remaining tight. Limited labour availability and a lack of buffer in the vessel line-up leave the terminal vulnerable to additional disruptions.
Italy
Genoa: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.22 days. Severe congestion persists at the VTE Terminal, with delays of approximately 5 days. Berth capacity constraints, truck queue delays and rail network disruptions continue to impact operations.
La Spezia: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.56 days. Delays of around 2 days continue due to seasonal productivity pressures, ongoing congestion concerns and higher-than-normal vessel waiting times.
Netherlands
Rotterdam: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.24 days. Vessel queues, restricted berth availability, barge constraints linked to low Rhine water levels, and road transport bottlenecks continue to impact operations. Elevated yard pressure remains at several terminals.
Spain
Barcelona: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.67 days. Delays of approximately 2 days are reported. Yard capacity pressure, peak summer volumes, inland trucking constraints and increased feeder demand continue to impact operations.
Turkey
Istanbul: Delays continue as higher freight volumes and strong capacity demand place pressure on port operations.
Izmir: Delays of approximately 2 days are reported, with ongoing regional congestion and elevated demand affecting operations.
United Kingdom
Felixstowe: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.58 days. Due to ongoing congestion, carriers start to omit the port.
London Gateway Port: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Yard occupancy remains healthy at 67% dry and 53% reefer. Operations are stable following completion of berth dredging works, although a planned IT outage on 23 August will temporarily suspend terminal activities.
Southampton: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.25 days. Shipside and landside operations remain smooth, with yard occupancy at 62% dry and 58% reefer. Berth availability remains flexible, although vessel bunching is possible in Week 34.
Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East
Middle East:
Maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain elevated as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue without a clear resolution. Vessel traffic through the waterway remains subdued compared with normal levels, while recent security incidents in the wider Gulf region have reinforced concerns over safe navigation.
India
Chennai: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Operations continue to be affected by periodic monsoon disruptions, equipment imbalances and vessel schedule instability.
Mundra: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.46 days. Delays persist due to vessel schedule instability and high yard congestion. Additional weather-related disruptions remain possible.
Nhava Sheva: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.06 days. Delays continue due to gate turnaround issues, yard congestion and landside bottlenecks. Weather-related operational challenges are expected to keep congestion elevated through Q3.
Pakistan
Karachi: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Delays of around 4 days continue amid regional security concerns, fuel inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Ongoing disruptions in Gulf shipping networks may further affect supply chain reliability.
Sri Lanka
Colombo: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.22 days. High congestion continues due to Middle East cargo diversions, with elevated yard occupancy and inter-terminal transfer delays impacting productivity.
Canada
Average import rail dwell time for Canadian cargo (Vessel arrival to departure rail ramp):
- Halifax: 3 days
- Montreal: 7 days
- Prince Rupert: 6 days
- Saint John: 7 days
- Vancouver: 6 days
Mexico
Altamira: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. High congestion continues to impact port operations.
Manzanillo: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.4 days. Delays continue as sustained yard utilisation pressure, customs processing requirements and inland evacuation constraints affect operations.
Veracruz: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Operations remain affected by elevated congestion levels, although no significant vessel delays are currently reported.
North America
United States
Long Beach: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Delays are reported, reflecting ongoing congestion and schedule instability across the US supply chain network.
Los Angeles: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Delays continue as larger vessel calls, chassis shortages and drayage cost pressures impact terminal productivity.
New York: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.07 days. Congestion remains elevated. High terminal utilisation, volatile gate-in cut-offs, extended yard dwell times and chassis shortages continue to impact cargo movements.
Savannah: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.79 days. Delays are reported due to vessel bunching, trucking capacity constraints and periodic increases in terminal dwell times.
South America and Central America
Brazil
Paranagua: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.25 days. Congestion persists, caused by vessel bunching.
Santos: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.46 days. Terminal operations remain relatively stable. However, carrier rerouting and delayed transshipments on the Brazil-South Africa trade continue to affect schedules.
Colombia
Buenaventura: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Inland container yards and depots in Buenaventura remain closed after the earthquake on 10 August while authorities conduct safety inspections and structural assessments. Although Buenaventura Port continues to operate normally with no reported disruptions to vessel activities, inland transportation may face delays due to road access restrictions. Carrier offices also remain closed, which may impact documentation processing and cargo release procedures. Read more here
How Kuehne+Nagel estimates port disruption statuses
Seaexplorer has four port statuses that are estimated based mainly on the 7-day average vessel waiting time. Other factors include yard congestion, labour strikes, natural disasters or intermodal disruptions. Slightly different rules are applied to major ports, or ports that are hubs in their region, as they are typically more efficient.
- Business as usual means the port is currently operating without any significant disruption.
- Slightly disrupted is used if the 7-day average vessel waiting time exceeds 2 days.
- Heavily disrupted if the 7-day average vessel waiting time exceeds 4 days.
- Port closure is used when the port suspends operations due to a major disruptive event.
How Kuehne+Nagel calculates the 7-day average vessel waiting time
Mainline container vessels may spend a certain number of days waiting at designated anchorage areas before their scheduled port call. To calculate the 7-day average waiting time, we consider the waiting days of these vessels, excluding:
- Waiting times for feeder vessels,
- Idle ships without an announced next port,
- Slow steamers heading toward the anchorage, but not actively waiting within the designated area
- Vessels passing through the anchorage area without intending to call at the port.
This rolling average is based on the last 7 days of data and is updated daily in seaexplorer. To find the latest waiting time for a port, enter the port name or code in the search bar and select the relevant option.
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