Monitor the level of port congestion for more than 1000 ports by providing the port’s name and receive insightful information about the predicted level, average, and berth occupancy in real-time.
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Try underwater monitoringPort congestion occurs when there is a backlog of ships waiting to load or unload cargo at a port, resulting in delays and disruptions to normal operations. This situation can cause ships to anchor outside the port for extended periods, leading to increased fuel costs and potentially disrupting shipping schedules. Various factors can contribute to port congestion, such as inadequate infrastructure, limited storage capacity, labor disputes, equipment breakdowns, customs delays, and increased shipping traffic.
The economic impacts of port congestion can be significant, as it can result in higher costs for shipping companies, delayed deliveries, and lost revenue for businesses that rely on the timely transportation of goods. Major shipping hubs and ports that handle large volumes of cargo, like Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Rotterdam, are particularly affected by this problem. Efforts to mitigate port congestion typically involve enhancing infrastructure and technology, expanding storage capacity, and optimizing operations.
By simply entering a port’s name, you receive up-to-the-minute readings on predicted congestion level, historical averages, and current berth occupancy. These live metrics let planners spot looming bottlenecks days before a vessel arrives, reroute freight or adjust sailing windows, and avoid the costly ripple effects of missed transhipments or extended laytime.
The platform benchmarks congestion across more than 1 000 global ports, turning raw AIS and terminal feeds into a clear congestion scorecard. Operations teams can instantly compare alternative gateways, pick the port with the lowest dwell risk, and fine-tune vessel ETAs or truck slots—cutting idle time and ensuring smoother hand-offs from ship to shore.
Accurate forecasts of berth occupancy and queue length empower carriers, forwarders, and cargo owners to negotiate better charter terms, avoid punitive delay clauses, and maintain customer-promised delivery dates. Over time, the congestion history stored in the tool reveals recurring hotspots, enabling strategic shifts that drive down demurrage, detention, and inventory holding costs while strengthening overall network resilience.
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Choose any port and find out how many ships are queued, how long they wait, and if it's getting better or worse.
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