The San Pedro Bay Port Complex, comprising the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, handles about one-third of all containerized imports to the United States each month. As the 10th busiest port in the world, it plays a critical role in the local, regional, and national economy, particularly impacting truckload […]
Read MoreRail 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 […]
Read MoreIn September, rail container dwell times at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach hit their highest levels in two years as the ports experienced a surge in import volumes from Asia. This spike is partially attributed to retailers redirecting cargo from the East and Gulf coasts due to a looming longshore strike. […]
Read MoreLong Beach, CA: The Port of Long Beach is chugging into the “Year of Rail” in 2024, with a focus on modernizing facilities, boosting air quality, and ultimately becoming the world’s first zero-emissions seaport. CEO Mario Cordero laid out the ambitious plan in his State of the Port Address, highlighting the Pier B On-Dock Rail […]
Read MoreWest Coast ports are bracing for a tidal wave of incoming goods as supply chain woes and international tension collide. This perfect storm stems from several factors: Inventory restocking: Retailers are replenishing shelves after periods of low stock, driving up import demand. Homecoming cargo: Goods that shifted to other ports during last year’s labor talks are returning to […]
Read MoreThe Los Angeles and Long Beach ports on the U.S. West Coast enjoyed a robust performance in October, marked by a significant surge in imported containers. Los Angeles handled 372,455 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), representing a 10.7% increase over the previous year. Long Beach, on the other hand, witnessed an even more impressive 23.6% jump […]
Read MoreThe Port of Long Beach has reported its busiest September ever, with cargo volumes increasing by 11.8% compared to the same period last year. This is the first monthly year-over-year cargo increase for the port in 14 months. The increase was driven by high consumer demand for holiday-related goods, as well as the recent […]
Read MoreMembers of the West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) announced that the PierPass fee will increase on November 1, 2023 by 4 percent, from USD 34.21 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit), and USD 68.42 for all other container sizes, to USD 35.57 per TEU, and USD 71.14 per FEU (forty-foot equivalent unit), respectively. This fee is called […]
Read MorePACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON FINAL CONTRACT APPROVALS SAN FRANCISCO (August 31, 2023) PMA President and CEO Jim McKenna issued the following statement today about the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s approval of the new six-year contact. The contract, already approved by PMA member companies, is retroactive to July 1, 2022 and runs through […]
Read MoreThe average time that a container remained at the San Pedro Bay Port complex before being sent out from July 2023 was 3.2 days, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA). This is consistent with the average of 2.9 days in June 2023. A three-day average is within the normal range and indicates […]
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