San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Time Remains Steady for Month of August

August 2023

Contact: Michele Grubbs, Vice President

mgrubbs@pmsaship.com

Through the month of August, cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port Complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 2.89 days at port terminals. The August figures saw a slight reduction from July’s average of 3.08 days. The August truck dwell time is within the normal range and is an indicator that the supply chain is operating smoothly.

Dwell time for rail-destined cargo increased slightly in August with cargo spending an average of 4.45 days at terminals, compared to 4.14 days during the previous month. The average rail cargo dwell time is also within normal range.

"We're happy to see dwell times for rail and truck cargo have remained consistently low from month-to-month," emphasized Michele Grubbs, Vice President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA). "Ensuring the smooth flow of container traffic through our marine terminals, and the on-time delivery of goods, remains a paramount focus for terminal operators."