Category: port backlog

US Manufacturers Still Struggle With Supply Chain, Expect Slower Holiday Season: Report

A survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers, a U.S. trade organization representing 14,000 companies, reported a drop in confidence in the economy. From January to March, 88 percent of manufacturers reported feeling positive about the economic outlook. By September, that proportion dropped 12 points to 76 percent. The association’s president and CEO Jay…


Ships Continue to Flood the LA Ports

LOS ANGELES—Cargo ships waited in record numbers to offload goods at the nation’s busiest ports this week as officials again delayed the start of a new system that would fine shipping companies for storing containers at the busy terminals. An influx of 96 container ships were waiting in line to offload at the Los Angeles…


Ships Continue to Flood the Los Angeles Ports

LOS ANGELES—Cargo ships waited in record numbers to offload goods at the nation’s busiest ports this week as officials again delayed the start of a new system that would fine shipping companies for storing containers at the busy terminals. An influx of 96 container ships were waiting in line to offload at the Los Angeles…


LA Port Cargo Volume 22 Percent Higher Compared to 2020

LOS ANGELES—The Port of Los Angeles announced Nov. 18 and cargo volume this year has been 22 percent higher than at this time in 2020. “Amid the array of challenges facing the supply chain, we continue to deliver more cargo than ever,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. “The National Retail Federation…


California Lifts Truck Weight Restrictions to Ease LA Port Supply Chain

California will allow trucks to temporarily carry slightly heavier loads in its ongoing effort to ease the supply chain congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, the governor announced Nov. 17. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive will allow trucks to weigh 88,000 pounds, which is an increase of 8,000 pounds, until June 30, 2022….


California Lifts Truck Weight Restrictions in Bid to Ease LA Port Supply Chain

California will allow trucks to temporarily carry slightly heavier loads in its ongoing effort to ease the supply chain congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, the governor announced Nov. 17. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive will allow trucks to weigh 88,000 pounds, which is an increase of 8,000 pounds, until June 30, 2022….


LA Ports Delay Start of Container Fees

Operators were given more time to clear thousands of shipping containers from the docks at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports Nov. 15. Port authorities announced they would delay the start of a new “Container Dwell Fee” until Nov. 22, citing “significant improvement” in clearing the containers in recent weeks. “There’s been significant improvement in…


Los Angeles Ports Delay Start of Container Fees

Operators were given more time to clear thousands of shipping containers from the docks at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports Nov. 15. Port authorities announced they would delay the start of a new “Container Dwell Fee” until Nov. 22, citing “significant improvement” in clearing the containers in recent weeks. “There’s been significant improvement in…


LA Ports Delay Fines for Idling Containers

LOS ANGELES—The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announced Nov. 15 that their new “Container Excess Dwell Fee” on companies whose containers linger at marine terminals will be delayed until Nov. 22 due to “noticeable progress” made reducing the number of import containers at the terminal. “There’s been significant improvement in clearing import containers…