LA Port Rail Dwell Times Exceed 9 Days, Raising Logistics Concerns

Nov 13, 2026

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The Port of Los Angeles is experiencing elevated dwell times for containers awaiting rail transport, with wait times exceeding nine days according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. This congestion at a major U.S. gateway indicates operational bottlenecks in the intermodal supply chain, potentially affecting shippers relying on rail connectivity from the port and increasing overall transit times and logistics costs.

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