Diverted freight, bad weather cause congestion in Singapore port

PSA observes higher vessel arrival volumes, says conditions are expected to be temporary

Tay Peck Gek
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 08:57 PM
    • The average vessel waiting time for Singapore is more than one day, industry data shows.
    • The average vessel waiting time for Singapore is more than one day, industry data shows. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] The port congestion in Singapore, the world’s largest transhipment hub, has happened as expected – since the Middle East conflict commenced.

    But weather has also played a part in vessel bunching at the city-state.

    Port operator PSA Singapore has observed higher vessel arrival volumes due to a combination of factors, such as weather-related disruptions in the Far East as well as compounding delays upstream on some east-bound vessel routes.