San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for November 2024

December 17, 2024

Contact: Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager

nvilla@pmsaship.com

Operations at the San Pedro Bay ports are experiencing enhanced supply chain efficiency, even amidst the high demand of the holiday season. The latest data for November shows rail-destined container dwell time continues to experience a downward trend since an uptick in October, while truck-destined container dwell times remain low and steady.  

Cargo moving through the San Pedro Bay Port Complex via truck spent an average of 3.10 days at port terminals in November, slightly lower than October’s 3.16 days. Rail-destined cargo dwell time fell to 7.67 days, a 22% decrease compared to October. The differences in dwell time from month to month highlight the continuous efforts to increase efficiency, even in the face of extraordinary cargo volumes.

“The substantial improvement of rail-destined cargo and consistently low truck dwell times demonstrate the marine terminals’ commitment to enhancing the fluidity of the nation’s supply chain, especially as the terminals experience increased cargo volumes,” said Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA).

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.