Singapore Port Tracker
Port of Singapore · Singapore · UN/LOCODE SGSIN
Live Singapore port congestion tracker. 300–500 vessels at anchor daily. Real-time wait times, berth occupancy, and delay risk. Updated every 5 minutes from AIS.
About Port of Singapore
Port of Singapore is the world's second-busiest container port by TEU volume, handling over 37 million TEUs annually. Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, it serves as the primary transshipment hub for Southeast Asia. Singapore routinely has 300–500 vessels at anchor in its outer roads.
Strengths
- World-class infrastructure with 24/7 operations and aggressive vessel turnaround targets
- Strategic chokepoint position at the Strait of Malacca — unavoidable for Asia-Europe and Asia-Middle East trade
- Extensive feeder network connecting to over 600 ports across Southeast Asia and beyond
- Deep draught capability accommodating the world's largest Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs)
Operational challenges
- Land-constrained — Tuas Megaport construction causes ongoing terminal transitions and temporary capacity stress
- High port dues and terminal handling charges compared to regional competitors
- Western Anchorage STS tanker operations create congestion patterns that are difficult to predict
- Monsoon seasons (November–January) increase anchorage swell, slowing ship-to-ship transfer operations
Frequently asked questions about Port of Singapore
What is the average vessel waiting time at Singapore port?
Container ships typically wait 12–36 hours at anchor before berthing. Bulk carriers average 2–4 days. Tankers vary widely — many conduct ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in the Western Anchorage rather than waiting for berths, which can take 6–48 hours depending on coordination.
How many vessels are anchored at Singapore right now?
Singapore's outer roads typically hold 300–500 vessels at any given time across the Eastern and Western Anchorage zones. PortInsight.io tracks live AIS vessel counts updated every 5 minutes, so the number shown reflects current conditions.
What causes congestion at the Port of Singapore?
Singapore congestion is driven by berth scheduling windows at Tanjong Pagar, Pasir Panjang, and Tuas terminals, tanker STS transfer volumes in the Western Anchorage, and demand patterns that peak Monday–Tuesday each week as Trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe vessels arrive.