Executive Director Mario Cordero says the Port of Long Beach is “ready for a rebound in retail.”
“Historic, pandemic-induced import surge” drove record-smashing volume at the Port of Long Beach.
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.
While technically the congestion has decreased in the bay because of the new queuing system, that does not mean the vessels do not exist. They do.
The Port of Los Angeles had its busiest September ever, while Long Beach had its second busiest.
Every facet of the supply chain must be participating in an equal fashion in order to successfully complete the 90-day sprint.
“This was by far the busiest April in the port’s 114-year history, outpacing the previous record set just back in 2019 by a hefty 29%.”
“As retail imports continue to boom during the pandemic, the ability to quickly move goods from ships to the hinterland via rail is paramount,” says CEO Jim Newsome.
The lack of Lunar New Year shutdowns contributes to the busiest February on record.
