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Port Congestion Tracker
Know the congestion level of any global port to plan against fluctuations in dwell and waiting times.
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Portcast API is highly flexible and offers plug-and-play features to track your supply chain at scale.
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Port Congestion:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vessel waiting time?
It is the time a vessel spends at anchorage or drifting before securing a berth.
What does P90 waiting time mean?
P90 shows how long the slowest 10% of vessels waited. It highlights extreme congestion and risk, not just averages.
What is long tail congestion?
It occurs when a small number of vessels experience very long delays, even as most traffic moves normally.
Why do some vessels skip anchorage but still get delayed?
Some ports hold vessels offshore or experience long terminal processing after berthing. No anchorage does not always mean no delay.
Why is ETA not a reliable indicator of congestion?
ETAs are often optimistic and slow to update. They do not reflect live vessel backlogs, yard congestion, or actual terminal delays. Portcast uses real-time vessel movement, anchorage time, and processing trends to give a clearer view of congestion.
Can I monitor congestion across multiple ports or trade lanes?
Yes. You can track wait times and congestion metrics across global ports via Portcast.
You can export it directly from the Port Congestion Tracker or access it via our API for TMS integration and planning your automation.
