Long Beach Port Congestion

Long Beach 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

Long Beach Port Congestion FAQs

Is the Port of Long Beach congested?

As a major gateway to the North American market, the Port of Long Beach often experiences congestion, particularly during peak shipping seasons.

Why is the Port of Long Beach congested?

The Port of Long Beach faces congestion due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal space, and ongoing supply chain disruptions.

How congested is the Port of Long Beach currently?

For the latest data on the current congestion levels at the Port of Long Beach, please download our port congestion report.

How many TEUs does the Port of Long Beach handle each year?

The Port of Long Beach handles approximately 8 million TEUs annually.

What are some alternative, less congested ports?

Alternative ports that are generally less congested include the Port of Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma.

How many vessels does the Port of Long Beach handle each year?

The Port of Long Beach handles around 2,000 vessels annually.