With Chinese imports tanking and fewer calls expected at West Coast ports, many empty containers won’t have a way back to Asia.
WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026, with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks coming this year.
Federal investigators accuse nine logistics workers and executives of devising an elaborate scheme to slip $200 million worth of counterfeit goods from China past customs officials at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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A $73 million rail expansion at the Port of Los Angeles adds five storage tracks, new crossovers and turnouts, and a concrete rail bridge, among other improvements.
While trailer parking outside the ports of LA and Long Beach is likely to be more constrained soon than it already is, carriers will look for cost-friendly and secure areas.
“The table is set to scale up as demand increases,” said Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka.
Yang Ming’s newest 11,000-TEU container ship will call the Port of Los Angeles on its maiden voyage.
Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach executive director, says there have been “notable improvements across the supply chain,” but lockdowns in China could change that.
While the Port of Long Beach is still dealing with a lineup of container ships waiting to berth, it is looking ahead to providing more cargo visibility.
A new report by Shifl shows the impact the massive congestion off the coast of Los Angeles and Long Beach has had on transit times from China.
CEO Rodolphe Saadé says the CMA CGM Group is acquiring Fenix Marine Services to effectively manage its West Coast port operations.
The Port of Los Angeles had its busiest September ever, while Long Beach had its second busiest.
According to customs data, the share of empty exports to total exports leaving the Port of Los Angeles is up over 10% and leaving at a faster rate compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Brokerages like Loadsmith are solving complex problems to benefit the green economy.
The past 12 to 18 months have been nothing short of spectacular for Peloton. It has cemented itself as a prominent fitness brand with a base of fiercely loyal customers while growing revenues 233% yoy in Q3. But the company has outkicked its coverage and capped potential growth due to its supply chain constraints and lack of visibility.
“The way we responded to the challenges, kept commerce moving and preserved jobs is a story that we will all remember for a long time to come,” says Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka during his State of the Port address.
Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been recovered.
“In November, 50 of the 88 vessels coming to Los Angeles first went to anchor and averaged two and a half days there.”
