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(16 articles)LA and Long Beach Ports Face Loading Delays Amid Strike Threat
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing loading delays and face the prospect of a labor strike. These two southern California ports handle a significant portion of U.S. containerized
Hidden Shipping Fees Driving Inflation Across Retail and Agriculture
Ocean shipping carriers are exploiting global supply chain disruptions by charging exorbitant detention and demurrage fees that are cascading through consumer prices. The case of One Banana illustrate
WiseTech and Dray Dog Automate Port Bookings for Drayage
WiseTech Global's CargoWise has partnered with Dray Dog to integrate terminal appointment booking directly into drayage transportation management systems. This integration enables US drayage operators
Long Beach Port Sets Record With Nearly 1M Containers in September
The Port of Long Beach achieved a historic monthly record of 997,177 twenty-foot-equivalent units in September 2026, marking a 25% year-over-year increase and surpassing its previous record set in Oct
Long Beach Port Hits Record Volumes But Faces Capacity Crisis
The Port of Long Beach achieved record August throughput of 919,922 TEU, a 2% year-on-year increase, but management cautioned against optimism. CEO Noel Hacegaba attributed the volume surge to disrupt
Barstow Freight Hub Eases LA & Long Beach Port Congestion
The introduction of freight operations in Barstow represents a strategic expansion of inland distribution capacity designed to alleviate chronic congestion at Southern California's two busiest contain
Long Beach Port Forecasts Double-Digit Growth as Peak Season Extends
The Port of Long Beach is projecting double-digit growth in September cargo volumes as the traditionally seasonal peak shipping period extends well into the fall months. This extended surge reflects s
Long Beach Port Breaks August Record: 920K TEUs Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The Port of Long Beach reported its busiest August on record, processing 919,992 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 2% increase year-over-year and the fifth-busiest month in its 115-year history.
LA & Long Beach Ports Surge as Retailers Rush Imports Ahead
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach experienced robust activity in June as retailers accelerated import shipments ahead of anticipated demand peaks or potential trade disruptions. This frontloadin
Long Beach Port Records Second-Best July Amid Strong Consumer Demand
The Port of Long Beach achieved its second-busiest July in 115 years, processing 928,508 TEUs despite a slight 1.7% year-over-year decline. This counterintuitive result reflects a shift in trade compo
Long Beach Port Chief Backs Zero-Emissions Port Plans
The Port of Long Beach's newly installed Harbor Commission President Steven Neal has publicly endorsed the port's ambitious "Port of the Future" strategy, signaling leadership commitment to infrastruc
Long Beach Port Imports Drop 13% Amid Trade War Pressure
The Port of Long Beach, one of North America's largest container gateways, has experienced a significant 13% decline in import volumes amid escalating trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. This con
Nuclear Container Ships: Port of Long Beach Launches SMR Testing Program
The Port of Long Beach and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop and test small modular reactor (SMR) technology for
US Tests Nuclear Power for Ships at Long Beach Port
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has announced the first formal agreement to test small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Port of Long Beach, the nation's busiest container
Long Beach Port Hits Record June Volume Amid Tariff Frontloading
The Port of Long Beach achieved its third busiest June on record with 779,000 TEUs, a 10.6% year-over-year increase, marking the second consecutive month of growth. This surge reflects a fundamental s
Long Beach Port CEO: Peak Season Model is 'Outdated'
The Port of Long Beach's CEO has publicly stated that the traditional concept of peak shipping seasons is no longer relevant to modern supply chain operations. This declaration reflects a fundamental