San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for August 2024
September 13, 2024
Contact: Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager
nvilla@pmsaship.com
Reflecting continued significant increases in volumes at the San Pedro Bay ports, including a nearly 50% jump in year-over-year imported containers in July, truck and rail dwell times for containers through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach hit year-to-date highs.
Cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port Complex via truck spent an average of 2.95 days at port terminals in August, the highest since 3.21 days was recorded during peak season 2023 and slightly higher than August 2023. The average rail-destined cargo dwell time for August was 8.20 days, compared to the 2023 peak season high of 6.54 days.
"In August, the increases in dwell times reflect the need for ongoing coordination and resilience amongst our logistics partners, as cargo volumes surge and remain high,” stated Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA). “The marine terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are facilitating smooth operations and have done a good job of balancing equipment supply and demand in the face of significant year-over-year surges in cargo.”
About the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA)
PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit association which represents owners and operators of marine terminals, ocean carriers, and vessels operating on the US West Coast. PMSA maintains offices in Oakland, Long Beach, and Seattle.