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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 Brazil port congestion stats
Brazil Port Congestion FAQs
Are Brazilian ports congested?
Yes, many Brazilian ports experience congestion, particularly during busy shipping periods.
Why are Brazilian ports congested?
Brazilian ports face congestion due to high cargo volumes, infrastructure limitations, and inefficiencies in logistics and customs processing.
How congested are the Brazilian ports currently?
For the most up-to-date information on the current congestion levels at Brazilian ports, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs do the ports in Brazil handle each year?
Brazilian ports collectively handle approximately 6 million TEUs annually.
What are the most and least congested ports in the region?
The most congested ports in Brazil include the Port of Santos and the Port of Rio de Janeiro, while less congested ports generally include the Port of Vitória and the Port of Paranaguá.
How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?
Brazilian ports handle around 10,000 vessels annually.