With MarineTraffic Terminal Congestion, you can now get real-time, independent insights on where vessels are waiting, how long they’re staying, and which terminals are bottlenecks, not just ports. Here’s how to get the most out of it:
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
1. Access the Terminal Congestion View
Log in to the MarineTraffic web platform.
Navigate to the "Terminal Congestion" tab under the Containers section in the left menu bar
2. Choose Your Port of Interest
Use the global map or search bar to select a port.
Zoom in to see all individual terminals within that port.
3. Get Live Congestion Insights
View current vessel queue at anchorage.
Monitor berth occupancy and average waiting time by terminal.
Drill down into vessel-specific timelines: waiting start, berthing, and departure.
4. Explore Predictive Congestion
See which terminals are forecasted to receive inbound traffic.
Identify high-risk delays before arrival.
Use this data to reroute or reset customer expectations.
5. Filter the Data
Apply filters by terminal, performance, carriers, or service string.
Create views by trade lane or carrier to isolate relevant congestion risks.
6. Access through Web or API
You can access Terminal Congestion data programmatically through API
7. Take Action
Use live insights for day-to-day decisions: prioritizing inland dispatch, adjusting pickup schedules.
Leverage historical data for strategic planning: carrier negotiations, service selection, and SLA compliance.
Whether you’re a shipper avoiding high-delay terminals, a carrier benchmarking performance, or a terminal operator optimizing operations, Terminal Congestion gives you the clarity to act.