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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 European port congestion stats
European Port Congestion FAQs
Are European ports congested?
Yes, many European ports experience congestion, particularly during peak shipping seasons.
Why are European ports congested?
European ports face congestion due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal capacity, and complex logistics networks.
How congested are European ports currently?
For the latest information on the current congestion levels at European ports, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs do the ports in Europe handle each year?
European ports collectively handle approximately 80 million TEUs annually.
What are the most and least congested ports in the region?
The most congested ports in Europe typically include the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp, while less congested ports generally include the Port of Valencia and the Port of Gdansk.
How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?
European ports handle around 100,000 vessels annually.