What is Port Congestion?

Port congestion shows how busy a port is using signals from vessel movements, time to berth, and time at berth. In Tradlinx, these signals reflect container vessel activity only.

How often is the data updated?

Refresh cadence varies by port and source. Check the timestamp on each chart.

What time windows can I view?

You can view current conditions and 3-day trends. Longer windows may be added for select ports.

Which ports are covered?

Coverage focuses on major global ports. Availability differs by region and terminal.

How are the indicators calculated?

Indicators combine container vessel arrivals, departures, anchorage time, and time at berth. Most metrics are 3-day averages, while some cards are snapshots. Methodology may vary by port based on data quality. Other vessel types are excluded.

Can I access this data by API?

Yes. Use the Port Congestion API. Select Request API Access to get started.

Port Congestion Insights

Port Congestion

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Current Congestion Data

• Example display. Access these port metrics through the API. Last Updated: (UTC+00:00)

See risk early and protect margins
- Tradlinx Port Congestion API delivers berth delay, waiting vessels, time at berth, and vessels at berth with clear timestamps so your TMS, control tower, and customer portals act on the same signals.
Add live port conditions into your pipeline
- Current load and short-term trends
- Indicators aligned across your portals and TMS
- Easy integration into dashboards

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Congestion

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Port congestion shows how busy a port is using signals from vessel movements, time to berth, and time at berth. In Tradlinx, these signals reflect container vessel activity only.
Refresh cadence varies by port and source. Check the timestamp on each chart.
You can view current conditions and 3-day trends. Longer windows may be added for select ports.
Coverage focuses on major global ports. Availability differs by region and terminal.
Indicators combine container vessel arrivals, departures, anchorage time, and time at berth. Most metrics are 3-day averages, while some cards are snapshots. Methodology may vary by port based on data quality. Other vessel types are excluded.
Yes. Use the Port Congestion API. Select Request API Access to get started.