27 Feb 2025

West Coast Intermodal Booms as Cargo Shifts from East Coast Amid Tariff and Labor Concerns

International intermodal traffic along the U.S. West Coast saw a significant surge in January, driven by import frontloading and cargo diversions stemming from concerns over new U.S. tariffs and potential labor disruptions along the East and Gulf coasts. This uptick in West Coast activity continued a trend that began last fall, particularly in the ports […]

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19 Nov 2024

Importers Face Record Rail Delays at LA-Long Beach Ports Amid 2-Year High Container Dwell Times

Rail container dwell times at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reached their highest levels in two years last month and are expected to stay elevated through January. This surge is driven by higher-than-usual import volumes, partially due to cargo diversions from the East and Gulf Coasts. In October, containers destined for rail […]

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06 Sep 2023

LAX Announces Plans for Major Air Cargo Expansion

  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is set to construct and implement its new Cargo Modernization Program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The program, which has been in the works for several years, is a major overhaul of LAX’s outdated and inefficient cargo facilities. The new program will include a number of improvements, including: […]

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