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Five Major Container Ports in the UK
Global Port Congestion
Port
Nov 24
Oct 24
+/-
%
Savannah
2.4
2.0
+0.3
+16%
Durban
2.3
2.6
-0.3
-11%
Djibouti
2.3
0.5
+1.8
+373%
Manila
2.0
1.9
+0.2
+10%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days
XL Port Congestion [10M+ TEU]
Port
Nov 24
Oct 24
+/-
%
Shanghai
0.8
0.5
+0.4
+77%
Antwerp
0.4
0.2
+0.2
+117%
Ningbo
0.4
0.2
+0.2
+70%
Jebel Ali
0.3
0.4
-0.1
-18%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days
Large Port Congestion [4-10M TEU]
Port
Nov 24
Oct 24
+/-
%
Savannah
2.4
2.0
+0.3
+16%
Manila
2.0
1.9
+0.2
+10%
Santos
1.7
1.4
+0.3
+18%
Colombo
0.7
0.7
+0.0
+1%
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Medium Port Congestion [0.5-4M TEU]
Port
Nov 24
Oct 24
+/-
%
Durban
2.3
2.6
-0.3
-11%
Djibouti
2.3
0.5
+1.8
+373%
Mombasa
1.5
0.6
+1.0
+175%
Vancouver
1.4
0.4
+1.1
+306%
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Average vessel anchor time, in days
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UK Port Congestion FAQs
Are UK ports congested?
Yes, many UK ports experience congestion, particularly during peak shipping seasons.
Why are UK ports congested?
UK ports are congested due to high cargo volumes, limited terminal capacity, and complex logistics.
How congested are the UK ports currently?
For the latest information on the current congestion levels at UK ports, please download our port congestion report.
How many TEUs do the ports in the UK handle each year?
UK ports collectively handle approximately 13 million TEUs annually.
What are the most and least congested ports in the region?
The most congested ports in the UK typically include the Port of Felixstowe and the Port of London, while less congested ports generally include the Port of Southampton and the Port of Tyne.
How many vessels do ports in the region handle each year?
UK ports handle around 60,000 vessels annually.