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The Five Largest Ports in Poland
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 Colombo port congestion stats
Colombo Port Congestion FAQs
Is the Port of Colombo congested?
Yes, the Port of Colombo can experience congestion, particularly during peak periods.
Why is the Port of Colombo congested?
The Port of Colombo is congested due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal space, and occasional logistical delays.
How congested is the Port of Colombo currently?
For the latest information on the current congestion levels at the Port of Colombo, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs does the Port of Colombo handle each year?
The Port of Colombo handles approximately 6 million TEUs annually.
What are some alternative, less congested ports?
Alternative ports that are generally less congested include the Port of Hambantota and the Port of Galle.
How many vessels does the Port of Colombo handle each year?
The Port of Colombo handles around 2,000 vessels annually.