Ocean Freight Port Situation Update
September 2025
Explore the latest developments at key ocean ports worldwide.
Regional Port Highlights:
Americas
- Ports across the Americas are experiencing moderate to severe delays (2–5+ days), with notable equipment shortages and inland transport issues in LATAM and CENAC, while US Gulf shows stable operations.
Europe
- Northern Europe faces critical congestion and infrastructure disruptions, while Southern Europe is strained by high volumes and rail issues in Italy. UK ports show mixed performance with high yard utilization.
Middle East & Africa
- Most ports in the Middle East & Africa report manageable delays and good equipment availability, though some like Algiers and Mombasa face significant delays and operational challenges.
Asia-Pacific
- China ports are impacted by typhoon-related closures and berth congestion, while Northeast Asia and Oceania ports generally operate with minor delays, though Oceania is impacted by equipment shortages—especially for 20’ containers.
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