Ocean Freight Port Situation Update
January 2026
Explore the latest developments at key ocean ports worldwide.
Regional Port Highlights:
Americas
- The Americas region faces mixed conditions with moderate delays at several key ports, isolated severe delays, and pockets of equipment shortages, while many ports - especially in Central America - continue to operate normally.
Europe
- Europe is experiencing weather‑driven slowdowns, high yard utilization. inland bottlenecks, and delays across major North Continent, UK, and Mediterranean ports, with some regions further impacted by trucking and rail capacity constraints.
Middle East & Africa
- Most ports in the Middle East & Africa operate normally, though some locations face delays, minor to medium equipment shortages, and localized congestion, particularly in South and East Africa.
Asia-Pacific
- Asia‑Pacific shows generally stable operations with selective congestion in China, Southeast Asia and Singapore, while Japan, Taiwan, India and Oceania largely remain stable with only minor delays and equipment shortages.
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