Port Congestion Situation in North China

Dear Valued Customers,

Several ports across China are continuing to experience congestion, resulting in vessel delays and schedule disruptions. Below is the latest update for key North China ports.

Dalian No congestion currently reported.

Qingdao Anchorage waiting times are approximately 1-2 days.

Ningbo Anchorage waiting times are currently 3-5 days.

Terminal delays:

  • Terminal IV, Daxie and Meishan: approximately 5 days
  • Terminal II and Terminal III: approximately 3 days

Estimated delays by trade lane departing Ningbo:

  • North America: 3-5 days
  • Latin America: 3-5 days
  • Europe: 3-5 days
  • Middle East & Africa: 3-5 days
  • Asia: 3 days
  • Oceania: 5 days

Shanghai Anchorage waiting times are currently 5-10 days.

Terminal delays:

  • Waigaoqiao: 5-7 days
  • Yangshan Terminal I and Terminal III: 5-7 days
  • Yangshan Terminal IV: 7-10 days

Current berth-to-departure turnaround is averaging around 2 days.

Carrier schedules remain inconsistent, with some services reducing or omitting Shanghai calls and allocating additional capacity through Ningbo.

Estimated delays by trade lane departing Shanghai:

  • North America: 5-7 days
  • Latin America: 7-10 days
  • Europe: 5-7 days
  • Middle East & Africa: 4-6 days
  • Asia: 4-6 days
  • Oceania: 6-7 days

If you have any questions about current shipments or potential impacts to your supply chain, please contact your SILA representative.

Kind Regards,

SILA Global