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Qingdao port congestion & delays

Live berth congestion, expected added wait, active-storm exposure and the 66 shipping lanes served by Qingdao (CN, CNTAO). Fused from IMF PortWatch, AIS dwell and the CMA/NHC/JTWC/GDACS weather feeds, refreshed hourly.

Qingdao is the world's #119 most efficient container port (World Bank CPPI 2023) and handled 25.7M TEU in 2022, operated by Qingdao Port International.

How congested is Qingdao right now?

As of Jul 3, 2026, Qingdao had an average vessel waiting time of about 1.2 days (holding steady), rated mild congestion, with 2 vessels waiting at anchor. Live figures update on this page as new AIS and PortWatch readings land.

1.2 days
Avg vessel wait
Mild
Congestion level
2
Vessels waiting
  • 66 shipping lanes tracked
  • 25 carriers calling
  • 5,779 sailings observed

Port facts

#119 of 405
Container Port Performance Index 2023
1,389
UNCTAD connectivity · 2026Q2 · 100 = 2023 global avg
25.7M TEU
Annual throughput (2022)
Operator Qingdao Port International
Port authority Qingdao Port International
Terminals
Qingdao Qianwan Container TerminalQingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal
Sources: World Bank Container Port Performance Index 2023; UNCTAD PLSCI 2026Q2; Wikidata · Wikidata

Shipping lanes through Qingdao

When Qingdao is congested or storm-exposed, these lanes carry the delay risk. Open a lane to compare carriers by real on-time reliability and transit time.

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