Ocean Freight Port Situation Update
December 2025
Explore the latest developments at key ocean ports worldwide.
Regional Port Highlights:
Americas
- Port delays vary widely, with U.S. ports mostly facing minor disruptions, while Mexico and parts of Central America experience severe congestion and weather-related delays, and Latin America struggles with equipment shortages and booking constraints.
Europe
- Northern Europe faces congestion and rail disruptions, Southern Europe is recovering from strikes with hotspots in Portugal and Italy, and Mediterranean ports report moderate delays amid intermodal reliability issues.
Middle East & Africa
- East Mediterranean ports show mixed delays, Atlantic ports mostly stable except for seasonal congestion in Tema, and Gulf & Indian Ocean ports report isolated severe delays like Mombasa amid otherwise normal conditions.
Asia-Pacific
- China and Northeast Asia remain largely stable except Qingdao’s congestion risk, Southeast Asia faces berth congestion at Singapore, Manila, and Ho Chi Minh, while Oceania sees minor delays and persistent equipment shortages.
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