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

July 2023

Contact: Michele Grubbs, Vice President

mgrubbs@pmsaship.com

Through the month of July, cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 3.2 days at port terminals. The July figures held steady, from June’s average of 2.9 days. An approximate 3-day average is within the normal range and is an indicator that the supply chain is operating smoothly. 

Dwell time for cargo moving by rail remained fairly steady in July with cargo spending an average of 4.1 days at terminals, compared to 4 days during the previous month.

An important factor contributing to the average dwell time for local and rail-bound containers is the proportion of containers that dwell for five or more days. In July, 10.2% of local containers dwelled for more than five days; 24% of rail-bound containers similarly dwelled for five or more days.

“We’re pleased to see that dwell time for both rail and truck cargo remains flat and low from month to month," stated Michele Grubbs, Vice President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA). “The seamless facilitation of container movement through marine terminals, guaranteeing timely delivery of imported goods continues to be a top priority for terminal operators.”