Ocean Freight Port Situation Update
October 2025
Explore the latest developments at key ocean ports worldwide.
Regional Port Highlights:
Americas
- US East/West Coast ports (LA/Long Beach, Savannah, Charleston) face 5+ day delays. US Gulf and LATAM mostly stable. Road/weather issues affect Mexico and Central America.
Europe
- Strikes, rail work, and yard congestion affect Northern Europe (Germany, Belgium, France). Southern hubs like France and Italy see delays; Spain, Portugal, Greece remain resilient.
Middle East & Africa
- North Africa and Eastern Med ports face delays. Cape Town and Durban report equipment shortages. Jebel Ali and Dar Es Salaam remain mostly stable.
Asia-Pacific
- Typhoon aftermath and berth congestion affect China and NE Asia. SE Asia and Oceania face minor delays and 20’ container shortages. India’s major ports operate normally.
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