by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor

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Middle East Africa

Algeria

Algiers: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 5 days. However, carriers report excessive delays of up to 20 days for vessels. 

Djibouti

Djibouti: The 7-day average vessel waiting time increased to around 4 days due to a high yard occupancy.

Egypt

El Iskandariya (Alexandria): Yard utilisation is high at 93% at Alexandria Old Terminal and 94% at Alexandria El Dekheila.

Mauritius

Port Louis: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2 days. All development plans have been suspended due to the dissolution of parliament and the legislative election to be held on 10 November 2024. Out of the five cranes mobilised, CHCL is using an average of 2.5 cranes only per week.

Mozambique

Beira: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 3.75 days. 

Oman

Salalah: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.67 days.

Saudi Arabia

Dammam: Average berthing delays are 30 hours with 90% berth utilisation. Bad weather, strong winds, and dust storms are impacting both marine and cargo operations.

South Africa

Durban: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 5 days. Some carriers report vessel delays of up to 12 days at Pier 1 and 22 days at Pier 2. Delays are due to crane and equipment breakdowns as well as severe weather.

Port Elizabeth: Due to strong wind, the 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 5.5 days.

UAE

Jebel Ali: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.55 days. Feeders can wait up to 72 hours for a berth. Empty yard density is over 90%. 

Asia Pacific

Australia

Brisbane: A seven-day port worker strike is impacting operations in Brisbane. Container pick-ups and deliveries may be affected. 

Darwin: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2 days. A seven-day port worker strike is impacting operations in Brisbane. Container pick-ups and deliveries may be affected.

Bangladesh

Mongla: A severe cyclone approaching the area has caused rough seas. Warning Signal 2 has been raised at the port. Disruptions and delays to port and vessel operations can be expected. 

Chittagong (Chattogram): The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.75 days. In addition, a severe cyclone approaching the area has caused rough seas. Warning Signal 2 has been raised at the port. Disruptions and delays to port and vessel operations can be expected. 

China

Ningbo: The 7-day waiting time is around 1.42 days. Berthing congestion has eased overall. YZCT continues to be heavily congested, with 2-3 days waiting times. 

India

Haldia, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam: Cyclone Dana has disrupted port operations, and vessels have been asked to take shelter.

Mundra: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is 1.75 days. At Adani Terminal, move count restrictions are in place due to high yard occupancy. Vessels arriving out of the window will be handled on a FIFO basis. 

New Zealand

Tauranga: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2 days. Two cranes will be out of service from 31 October, which could cause delays. The yard is heavily congested, causing some delays. The quay length has been reduced with the demolition of crane 2.

Philippines

Manila: Due to heavy congestion at both terminals, the average 7-day vessel waiting time is around 3.25 days. Off-window vessels can wait more than 3 days. Storm Kong-Rey is likely to increase delays this week.

South Korea

Busan: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. In BNCT, yard occupancy is around 75%. The situation at the port remains highly dynamic as a result of vessel bunching and late arrivals affecting the berthing line-up.

Europe

Germany

Hamburg: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.65 days. Container terminals have been experiencing rail transport delays, with frequent cancellations. The HHLA said the delivery of export containers will be regulated on a vessel-specific basis at CTA as of 4 November. Containers that cannot be handed in at the terminal must be temporarily stored.

Bremerhaven: Yard occupancy is at 92%. Labour supply is currently problematic due to school holiday periods.

Greece

Piraeus: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.8 days. A port workers' strike has halted yard and vessel operations for 24 hours beginning at 06:00 on 25 October. Yard utilisation of capacity is 87% for laden containers and 75% for empty containers. 

Netherlands

Rotterdam: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.5 days. The yard occupancy is 85%. There have been operational stoppages in recent days due to IT issues and fog. The berth remains fully occupied, with the potential for calls to be diverted to other terminals to alleviate pressure.

Spain

Valencia: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.17 days. Congestion continues with high call volumes and move counts. Severe weather caused additional disruption.

Algeciras: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.4 days. Yard density is around 90%, and reefer plug utilisation is high, affecting yard fluidity.

Turkey

Mersin: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2 days. The first phase of the dredging works has been completed at the existing piers. The second phase will follow, but dates have not been disclosed yet. Piling and sea-filling works continue as planned. The estimated completion and opening of the new pier is around Q1 2025. New STS cranes are estimated to arrive in Q2 2025. The estimated completion of all construction works is around Q2 2026. 

United Kingdom

London Gateway Port: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day. The opening of Berth 4 has been postponed to 1 November, adding pressure on existing berths and resulting in move count restrictions. Empty stocks are above the free pool level, which could lead to restrictions on returns.

Felixstowe: Yard occupancy is approaching 90%. Empty stocks remain inflated, and continued strong evacuation plans are required.

Southampton: Yard occupancy is at 85%. There have been operational stoppages due to fog in recent days. Empty stocks are building up, and it could be problematic if the terminal becomes congested. Empty stocks for all lines are currently approaching 15,000 TEUs.

North America

Canada

Vancouver: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is 1.17 days. The average rail dwell time is around 10 days.

Prince Rupert: The 7-day average waiting time is around 1.8 days. The average rail dwell time is around 8 days. A slight rail car shortage occurs at this terminal.

Montreal: The St. Lawrence River’s low water levels are disrupting container vessel traffic, impacting cargo transport to and from the Port of Montreal. The average rail dwell time is 8 days. Unionised longshoremen will commence a partial, indefinite strike at 11:00 local time on Thursday, 31 October, following full-day strikes and overtime suspension.

United States

Savannah: Due to vessel bunching, the average 7-day vessel waiting time is around 2.8 days. Port operations are running smoothly, and there is no longer a delay in securing a chassis. 

Miami: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.5 days. The yard utilisation is at 88%. Recovery is expected by the end of October or the beginning of November.

Tampa: The port is still experiencing delays but is gradually recovering, and there are no issues with the power supply. However, port congestion is resulting in 3 hours of driver detention.

South and Central America

Brazil

Manaus: A severe drought is affecting the river's water levels, making ship navigation difficult. Vessel omissions and delays are possible.

Navegantes: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1 day, but some vessels can wait up to 14 days. Due to sediments, port authorities have announced depth reductions.

Santos: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 2.6 days. Late vessels can wait up to 2-3 days. 

Mexico

Lazaro Cardenas: CY occupancy is at 88%. The lineup is congested, with up to 3 days of waiting time for vessels arriving out of the window. Due to increased volumes and staff shortages, customs processes are reported to cause extra delays.

Manzanillo: The average 7-day vessel waiting time is around 2.4 days. During the wind season, vessels berth on a FIFO basis and have no fixed berthing windows. 

Peru

Callao: The 7-day average vessel waiting time is around 1.4 days due to high yard occupancy, abnormal swell, resignation of stevedores, and manoeuvering congestion.

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