Overview of vessel waiting times in main african ports

Legend : 🟢 Low (0-2 days) | 🟠 Medium (3-5 days) | 🔴 High (+5 days) 

Last update: Feb 24th 2026 

Operational Highlights :

• Ghana: Tema has entered a critical phase. Industrial raw materials (clinker) are stranded for 2-3 weeks, leading to local commodity price hike warnings.

• West Africa Saturation: Conakry and Freetown remain high-risk zones. Carriers have implemented "Congestion Fees" and dedicated shuttle vessels to bypass the worst of the terminal logjams.

• Southern Africa Wind: Cape Town is experiencing significant delays (avg 4.5 - 8 days) due to persistent high winds, which frequently suspend crane operations.

Disclaimer: This data is provided for general informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Port waiting times are estimates based on current market conditions as of the mentioned update day above, and can be influenced by weather, terminal productivity, and local labor conditions. AMS PORTS AND LOGISTICS assumes no liability for any operational or financial decisions made based on this information. For time-sensitive cargo, please consult with your shipping line or local port authority.