Restrictions
& Advisories
Operational visibility on draft limits, cargo constraints, weather disruptions, and port-specific regulations across the TMC network.
Operational Intelligence
Anticipate Constraints
Each port operates under specific nautical and infrastructure rules. TMC consolidates this critical information to help you plan vessel selection and cargo preparation with confidence.
- ■ Draft & Tidal Windows
- ■ Congestion Alerts
- ■ Cargo Acceptance Policies
Live Status
Regional Alerts •
Terminal Capacity
Restriction Categories
Understanding the nautical, operational, and regulatory factors affecting access.
Nautical Limits
Maximum permissible draft, tidal access windows, and air draft constraints under bridges.
Infrastructure
Berth lengths, crane outreach limits, and yard density capacity affecting vessel size.
Cargo Rules
Local policies for Dangerous Goods (DG), Reefer plugs, and OOG handling permissions.
Weather
Seasonal swell, monsoon, fog, and hurricane impacts on pilotage and berth availability.
Congestion
Real-time yard density alerts, labor actions, or construction works impacting turnaround.
Regulatory
Customs bans, sanctions, and inspection regimes affecting specific commodities.
Active Scenarios
Examples of operational guidance provided in our daily updates. Always refer to live advisories for specific actions.
Yard Density High
Early gate-in restricted. Exporters must respect confirmed windows.
Typhoon Alert
Pilotage suspended in South China ports. Expect berthing delays.
DG Acceptance
Strict pre-approval required for Class 3 cargoes at transhipment hubs.
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Browse by Region
Drill down to specific restrictions for your trade lane.
Embargoes & Suspensions
In rare cases, restrictions may include full or partial trade embargoes, sanctions, or temporary service suspensions due to safety or political factors.
- • Compliance with international sanctions.
- • Suspensions for safety or infrastructure reasons.
- • Contingency re-routing plans.
Check Status
Verify if your route is affected by current embargoes or high-risk advisories.