Bremerhaven Port Congestion

Bremerhaven port congestion and insights

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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

Bremerhaven Port Congestion FAQs

Is the Port of Bremerhaven congested?

The Port of Bremerhaven generally manages congestion well, though it can experience peak periods of activity.

Why is the Port of Bremerhaven congested?

When congested, the Port of Bremerhaven faces challenges due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal capacity, and operational bottlenecks.

How congested is the Port of Bremerhaven currently?

For the most current information on congestion levels at the Port of Bremerhaven, please download our port congestion report.

How many TEUs does the Port of Bremerhaven handle each year?

The Port of Bremerhaven handles approximately 5 million TEUs annually.

What are some alternative, less congested ports?

Alternative ports that are generally less congested include the Port of Wilhelmshaven and the Port of Hamburg.

How many vessels does the Port of Bremerhaven handle each year?

The Port of Bremerhaven handles around 3,000 vessels annually.