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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 Australia port congestion stats
Australia Port Congestion FAQs
Are Australian ports congested?
Yes, many Australian ports experience congestion, particularly during peak shipping seasons.
Why are Australian ports congested?
Australian ports are congested due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal capacity, and logistical challenges
How congested are the Australian ports currently?
For the latest information on the current congestion levels at Australian ports, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs do the Australian ports handle each year?
Australian ports collectively handle approximately 8 million TEUs annually.
What are the most and least congested ports in the region?
The most congested ports in Australia typically include the Port of Melbourne and the Port of Sydney, while less congested ports include the Port of Brisbane and the Port of Adelaide.
How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?
Australian ports handle around 25,000 vessels annually.