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• Find out the latest vessel waiting times and status of ports in Africa, Asia Oceania, Europe, Middle East-Indian Subcontinent, North America, and South and Central America. 

Africa

Algeria

Bejaia: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 6 days. The port was impacted by severe weather. Although conditions improved, a backlog persists.

Ivory Coast

Abidjan: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 4.5 days.

Nigeria

Apapa: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.17 days. Operational slowdowns over the coming weeks due to adverse weather conditions are anticipated.

Asia Oceania

China

Supported by market blank sailing programmes and the clearance of backlog vessels following the Chinese New Year, the overall situation in Chinese ports improved significantly in week 09, with no major congestion reported at Ningbo.

Dalian: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.83 days.

Ningbo: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.72 days. Yard occupancy currently stands at approximately 80% at MSICT and 71% across other terminals.

Qinzhou: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.5 days.

Shanghai: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.85 days. Yard occupancy currently stands at 58% at WGQ and 68% at YS12. Waiting time at WGQ2 is approximately two days. Following the Chinese New Year, port congestion has been significantly alleviated, and operating conditions at YS12 remain stable. However, strong gusts at force 8–9 are forecast for 2 March, which may temporarily impact operations.

Shekou: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.93 days. SHEKOU congestion and yard density are easing, SCT yard density is still very high and congested. SCT waiting time ranges between 1.5-2 days.

Yantian: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.46 days. Congestion at Yantian Port is expected to ease from 26 February, with vessel waiting times reducing to approximately half a day.

Indonesia

Semarang: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.8 days. Semarang Port remains under significant operational strain following late‑December 2025 cargo surges. Read more.

Surabaya: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.75 days.

Japan

Yokohama: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.33 days. At YOK D5, the overall situation remained stable in week 09, with no major congestion reported. An annual electrical equipment inspection is scheduled for 1 March, during which all terminal operations at YOK D5 will be suspended from 08:00 to 19:00.

Malaysia

Bintulu: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.95 days.

Port Klang: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.46 days. Yard density, productivity and waiting times remained at healthy levels in week 09.Overall port operational efficiency may be slightly impacted by prayer breaks during Ramadan.

Tanjung Pelepas: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.8 days. The berthing situation and congestion levels remain dynamic. During Weeks 10–11, Berth 4 (approximately 300 metres) will be unavailable for a period of seven days due to the delivery and installation of new quay cranes.

Singapore

Singapore: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.53 days. Overall yard utilisation is currently high, at around 85–90%, driven by rolling pools built up by shipping lines. As a result of the elevated yard density, PSA has prioritised westbound loaders to support the clearance of yard congestion.

South Korea

Busan: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.14 days. At BNCT, laden yard density currently stands at approximately 82% Berth congestion improved in week 09, with average waiting times of around 12 hours, supported by market blank sailing programmes and the clearance of backlog vessels.

Vietnam

Haiphong: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. Yard utilisation at HHIT remained at healthy levels in week 09, averaging around 70%. In contrast, yard utilisation at HICT is high, exceeding 90%, driven by the build‑up of rolling pools. Despite this, overall conditions at HICT remain stable, with vessel waiting times of approximately 0.5 to one day.

Ho Chi Minh City: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. At Cat Lai, the overall situation improved significantly in week 09, with no major congestion reported, supported by the implementation of blank sailing programmes across all shipping lines. Overall yard utilisation remained high, with density averaging around 90%.

Europe

Belgium

Antwerp: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.32 days. Yard utilisation remains elevated at PSA Q913 at around 85%, with reefers at 70%, while Q869 remains less congested at 53%. Truck turnaround times remain efficient at both terminals. Labour availability is stable, though variable on weekends. Several ad‑hoc and structural service calls are planned. Quay expansion at Q869 continues, with crane delivery delayed by adverse weather, requiring temporary berth availability at Q913 during river passage.

France

Le Havre: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.9 days. Yard occupancy has increased to approximately 60%, though no operational challenges are reported. The terminal is experiencing a very busy week, with multiple shuttle calls from Tangier following two weeks of weather‑related disruption. Six vessel calls are scheduled within a 48‑hour period. Ongoing school holidays until 2 March may impact labour availability amid the high activity levels.

Germany

Bremerhaven: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.08 days. The yard at NTB remains close to capacity, with limited availability for IMO slots. This may prevent the discharge of certain IMO units this weekend, requiring restow for discharge on the next call.

Hamburg: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.56 days.CTA remains at critical capacity with no expected relief, as upcoming yard maintenance and high import dwell times continue to constrain operations. Back‑to‑back mainliners persist, with vessel delays of one to four days common. Reduced labour may further impact the weekend line‑up. At CTH, yard utilisation remains high at around 90%, driven by slow import pick‑up.

Italy

Livorno: Operations at the Darsena Terminal in Livorno were suspended following a fatal accident involving a port pilot. The incident occurred near the port entrance when a pilot boat capsized after a collision. Trade unions have demanded clarity and a full safety review, while a 24‑hour strike has significantly restricted terminal operations. Read more.

The national railway authorities announced new dates of maintenance work on the rail network. Interruptions and cancellations are expected during the maintenance period. Read more.

Netherlands

Rotterdam: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.37 days.

• At ECT, yard utilisation remains stable at around 80%, with reefers under control, though second‑modality delays range between 24 and 72 hours and gang availability is slightly reduced.
• MVII continues to face high yard density at 90%, with feeder and barge delays amid weather risks next weekend.
• Delta II remains uncongested, with low yard utilisation and no handling delays.

United Kingdom

Felixstowe: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.75 days.

London Gateway Port: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.33 days. Yard utilisation remains moderate, with dry stacks at 55% and reefers at 40%, while empty stock continues to reduce but remains above the free pool. Berth congestion persists due to delayed vessel arrivals and line‑up clashes, compounded by weather impacts and a mid‑week PS closure. Reduced gang availability last weekend led to significant cargo cuts; however, labour levels are improving, supported by additional operator recruitment in the coming weeks.

Southampton: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.33 days. Yard utilisation currently stands at 79% for dry containers and 50% for reefers. The terminal remains busy, with delayed vessels seeking an available berth window. Labour availability remains good.

Middle East - Indian Subcontinent

Bangladesh

Chittagong (Chattogram): The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.92 days. A brief strike took place at the port this week, impacting trailer drivers, but it was quickly resolved. Compared with last week, berthing congestion showed a slight improvement in week 09. At present, Chittagong Port is facing berthing delays of approximately two to three days for both geared and gearless vessels. However, following the start of Ramadan, overall port operational efficiency is being impacted by prayer breaks and temporary stoppages.

United Arab Emirates

Jebel Ali: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.09 days. Productivity is currently being impacted due to operational delays arising from crane malfunctions.

North America

Canada

Average import rail dwell time for Canadian cargo (Vessel arrival to departure rail ramp):

• Halifax: 6 days
• Montreal: 7 days
• Prince Rupert: 9 days
• Saint John: 4 days
• Vancouver: 7 days

Mexico

Following a federal military operation in Jalisco on 22 February, security conditions across several Mexican regions have deteriorated. Retaliatory actions have disrupted key transport routes through roadblocks and vehicle fires across several affected states. Manzanillo port and Guadalajara airport are disrupted, while customs, warehousing and road transport face temporary restrictions and delays. Read more.

Lazaro Cardenas: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.33 days.

Manzanillo: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. The rail platform allocation for imports has increased from 48 hours to 72 hours.

Veracruz: Railway services were disrupted due to maintenance work. Therefore, the rail import time is around 96h and export up to 72h.

United States

A severe winter storm has disrupted transport and terminal activity across the Northeastern United States, with several ports suspending operations. The situation has improved for most ports, while others remain impacted. Read more. Below is the latest status at affected ports.

Boston: The port is currently closed due to a severe blizzard.

New York: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.72 days.

Port Everglades: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 4 days.

South and Central America

Brazil

Itajai: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.0 days. The Port of Itajaí has been closed since the termination of the concession contract with Maersk. A new bidding process is currently underway for temporary leasing for the next two years.

Paranagua: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.17 days. The port is slightly congested. The berth waiting time for vessels arriving out of the window is slightly prolonged.

Panama

Balboa: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.25 days. On 24 February, APM Terminals Panamá confirmed that the stabilisation phase at Balboa Terminal is progressing in line with the agreed work plan, aimed at maintaining port operations with minimal disruption. As part of this phase, the terminal reopened its gates for export and empty container intake until 18:00 on the same day, while import containers are still not being accepted. The on‑site workforce at both ports remains unchanged, comprising personnel previously employed under CK Hutchison.

Cristobal: Panama’s supreme court voided Hutchison’s concessions last month for the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. APM Terminals and TIL have taken interim control. The ports are closed during the transition period, with no entrance/exit of equipment and vessels. Since the ports are also transhipment ports, this might have a regional impact. Read more.

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 is used if the 7-day average vessel waiting time exceeds 4 days.
• Port closed 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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