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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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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
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Singapore Port Congestion FAQs
Is the Port of Singapore congested?
Yes, the Port of Singapore often experiences congestion due to its status as a major global transshipment hub.
Why is the Port of Singapore congested?
The Port of Singapore is congested because of its high cargo volumes, strategic location, and role as a key transshipment point in global trade.
How congested is the Port of Singapore currently?
For the latest data on the current congestion levels at the Port of Singapore, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs does the Port of Singapore handle each year?
The Port of Singapore handles approximately 37 million TEUs annually.
What are some alternative, less congested ports?
Alternative ports that are generally less congested include the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia and the Port of Laem Chabang in Thailand.
How many vessels does the Port of Singapore handle each year?
The Port of Singapore handles around 140,000 vessels annually.