Bridge closure, strong import volumes cause delays for containers at port of LA/LB

Construction projects around the West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) and strong import volumes are causing delays to rail and freight shipments in and out of the port, market participants told ICIS.

A player told ICIS it is planning for two additional days of lead time for product coming through the ports.

Another market participant said the delays are adding three to four days to already extended lead times.

The following chart from the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) shows dwell times for truck and rail at the port complex through September.

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