Felixstowe Port Congestion

Felixstowe 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

Felixstowe Port Congestion FAQs

Is the Port of Felixstowe congested?

Yes, the Port of Felixstowe often experiences congestion, particularly during peak periods.

Why is the Port of Felixstowe congested?

The Port of Felixstowe is congested due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal space, and occasional labor disruptions.

How congested is the Port of Felixstowe currently?

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

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

The Port of Felixstowe handles approximately 4 million TEUs annually.

What are some alternative, less congested ports?

Alternative ports that are generally less congested include the Port of Southampton and the Port of London Gateway.

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

The Port of Felixstowe handles around 2,000 vessels annually.