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The Greater China ports index declined 0.9 per cent, in June month to month, but was up 14 points year on year.

Congestion also spread to Hong Kong, which witnessed an eight per cent monthly decline in June, but the leading central and northern China ports all reported growth.

The Asia index fell 2.4 per cent in monthly volumes but had an annual increase of 11.9 per cent in June. Throughput was down in Singapore three per cent, two per cent in Port Klang, and four per cent in Busan.

The Middle East and South Asia index fell 1.4 per cent monthly, but increased 12.9 per cent year on year.

The North American ports throughput index fell 8.5 per cent to 156.7 points in June 2021, 27.5 per cent higher than June 2020.

The Latin American index saw a 4.1 per cent decline month to month but had a 24.6 pr cent annual gain to stand at 124.7 points in June 2021.

The European Port throughput index remained unchanged at 123.4 points for the last three months.

Oceania's index declined six per cent monthly with all major Australian hubs recording a fall in Jun 2021.

The Africa index improved 1.7 per cent monthly and 19.4 per cent over the same period in 2020.