Major container ports around the world experienced severe operational disruptions in late December 2025 due to severe weather conditions and capacity restrictions, with European and UK ports dealing with fog and wind effects while Asian and North American gateways had to manage congestion ahead of Chinese New Year peak season.
Between 13-24 December 2025, port operations worldwide were interrupted by severe weather, infrastructure constraints, and equipment issues. European gateways like Antwerp, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Algeciras London Gateway Southampton experienced congestion, high yard utilization rates, fog related closures. North American and Latin American ports dealt with strong winds, riverine suspensions, and inland flooding; operators prioritized fluidity safety resilience during these volatile times.
The Port of Los Angeles reported 429,000 TEUs handled for November 2025, a reflection of continued strong consumer demand despite global trade fluctuations. A cumulative 8.6 million TEUs saw action through 10 months, putting it in good shape to conclude the year in spite of an impending seasonal slow down.