San Pedro Bay Ports Steady Truck Dwell & Decreased rail dwell

October 2023

Through the month of October, cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port Complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 3.21 days at port terminals. The October figures saw a slight increase from September’s average of 3 days. The October truck dwell time is within the normal range. 

Dwell time for rail-destined cargo decreased in October with cargo spending an average of 5.14 days at terminals, compared to 6.54 days during the previous month.

A 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 October 9.9% of local containers dwelled for more than five days; 36% of rail-bound containers dwelled for five or more days.

"We’re pleased to see truck cargo dwell time has remained fairly steady. Though rail dwell time remains elevated, there was a decrease compared to the previous month," stated Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA).