In Africa, ports have faced disruptions from accidents and delays in supporting port infrastructure. The Port of Douala, Cameroon, saw disruptions to vessel traffic flows after an accident between the vessels MV Black Rhino and MV Sea Honor on July 12. Operations were restored by July 14. The Port of Apapa/Tin Can Island, Nigeria, has seen disruptions due to irregular operations from tanker trucks on the surrounding roadways since July 13. Heavy rainfall deteriorated road conditions, compounding delays. Mitigation measures are in place.
In Asia & Oceania, the most significant disruptions came from the passage of Tropical Cyclone Bavi. Ten ports across China, Japan, and Taiwan halted operations between July 10-13. A further six ports across China and Taiwan faced operational disruptions but not total closures. The ports have since gradually restored operations; however, backlogs may persist.
In the Middle East & Southeast Asia, the most significant disruptions are stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The countries have traded military strikes, and some attacks have damaged vessels in the area, such as an attack on the MV GFS Galaxy on July 11. The Port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has seen an increase in congestion as rerouted vessel traffic has increased at the port following the end of the ceasefire. Outside of impacts from the conflict, the ports of Chittagong, Bangladesh, and Nhava Sheva, India, have seen disruptions from monsoon rains and strong winds.
Ports in Europe continue to see disruptions from strike action. The Port of Barcelona, Spain, will see workers strike on July 22. A chemical leak on July 14 disrupted operations at the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. The majority of terminals were cleared to resume operations on July 15; however, operations at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) remain restricted.
Low water levels on the Rhine River are leading to cargo transport impacts as vessels are forced to sail only partially loaded. Some vessels are only able to load at 20% of capacity.
In the Americas, ports in South America faced disruptions from strikes and adverse weather. Workers launched strikes on July 4 at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay, and on July 14 at the Port of Santos, Brazil. Operations at the ports of San Antonio and Valparaíso, Chile, were restricted from July 14-18 due to inclement weather.
Regional Summaries
Africa
The highest wait times in the region were reported at the Port of Conakry, Guinea, with average wait times of 14.3 days reported, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Hapag-Lloyd reports that the port remains affected by poor road infrastructure, which is deteriorating during the rainy season.
The Port of Beira, Mozambique, is facing average wait times of 12.5 days, according to Everstream Analytics.
The Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is reporting average wait times of 9.9 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. A terminal recovery plan is underway, according to Hapag-Lloyd, with improvements expected within 6-7 weeks.
In Ghana, the Port of Tema is facing average wait times of 7.8 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. The port is facing increased wait times as a result of a crane outage, with strict pro forma moves in place, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
Average wait times were reported at 4.6 days at the Port of Freetown, Sierra Leone, with Hapag-Lloyd reporting that container handling constraints are driving congestion levels.
The Port of Mombasa, Kenya, is facing wait times of 3.6 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. The terminal is facing long-term congestion and productivity issues as a result of equipment shortages and high transshipment volumes, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
Asia & Oceania
In Asia and Oceania, the highest average wait times in the region were recorded at the Port of Manila, Philippines, with average wait times reported at 4.7 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Severe berth congestion is being reported at the Manila North terminal, especially for off-window arrivals, according to Hapag-Lloyd, while the Manila International Container Terminal is facing high yard utilization.
In China, the Port of Shanghai is reporting average wait times of 3.2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. The port closed from July 10 to July 13 due to the passage of Tropical Cyclone Bavi, with operations gradually resuming, according to Hapag-Lloyd. Furthermore, the Port of Ningbo, China, is facing average wait times of 2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. The port was closed from July 10-13 due to the passage of Tropical Cyclone Bavi, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
The ports of Busan, South Korea, and Yokohama, Japan, are both experiencing average wait times of 1.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Hapag-Lloyd is reporting that both ports are facing vessel bunching and concentrated vessel arrivals.
Port Klang, Malaysia, is facing average wait times of 1.4 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Planned construction work at the port from July 23-August 1 will impact berthing arrangements, particularly for mega vessels, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
Middle East & South Asia
The highest wait times in the region were recorded at the Port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with average wait times reported at 3.8 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. Hapag-Lloyd reports that yard density is high, with particular constraints on reefer capacity.
The Port of Mundra, India, is facing average wait times of 2.5 days, according to Everstream Analytics. Hapag-Lloyd reports that yard density is high at the port.
The Port of Karachi, Pakistan, is facing average wait times of 1.9 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
Average wait times at the Port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, were reported at 1.7 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with operations heavily disrupted.
Everstream Analytics reported that the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is experiencing average wait times of 1.7 days, with operations facing disruptions from inclement weather and high yard density, according to Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne + Nagel.
Europe
The Port of Southampton, United Kingdom, is facing the highest average wait times of any port in the region, with Kuehne + Nagel reporting average wait times of 2.3 days. The port is seeing increased wait times due to the Southampton Container Terminal 5 closure. Hapag-Lloyd reports that the port is also seeing high yard utilization.
The Port of Antwerp, Belgium, is facing average wait times of 2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with very high yard density. Hapag-Lloyd reports that although pilot services have resumed at the port following a strike, backlogs persist.
Average wait times at the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom, were reported at 1.9 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
The ports of Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Valencia, Spain, both reported average wait times of 1.8 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
The Port of Hamburg, Germany, is facing average wait times of 1.6 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel. A lightning strike near the port disrupted rail infrastructure, leading to delays and restricted train operations as well as an increase in wait times for rail cargo, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
Americas
Average wait times at the Port of Mobile, United States, were reported at 9 days, according to Everstream Analytics, the highest in the Americas region.
The Port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, is facing average wait times of 3.5 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel, with constrained yard capacity reported by Hapag-Lloyd.
The Port of Vancouver, Canada, is facing average wait times of 2.3 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
In South America, the Port of Santos, Brazil, reported average wait times of 3.1 days, according to Everstream Analytics. High yard density is affecting port operations, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
The ports of Paranaguá, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, reported average wait times of 2.2 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
Average wait times at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay, reached 2.1 days, according to Kuehne + Nagel.
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