Los Angeles Port Congestion

Los Angeles 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

Los Angeles Port Congestion FAQs

Is the Port of Los Angeles congested?

Yes, the Port of Los Angeles often experiences congestion, especially during periods of high shipping activity.

Why is the Port of Los Angeles congested?

The Port of Los Angeles is congested due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal capacity, and disruptions in the supply chain.

How congested is the Port of Los Angeles currently?

For the most up-to-date information on the current congestion levels at the Port of Los Angeles, please download our port congestion report.

How many TEUs does the Port of Los Angeles handle each year?

The Port of Los Angeles handles approximately 9 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 Los Angeles handle each year?

The Port of Los Angeles handles around 1,800 vessels annually.