USA Fr8lead Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays

by | Jun 9, 2023 | News, Updates

Vessels continue to be pushed further off the proforma schedule causing blank sailings, along with port congestion and the continuous increase of import volume within the past two years has affected operations in almost all areas of the country.

Please find the latest updates below.

Terminals Updates:

U.S. East Coast:

▪ NY/NJ – Vessel waiting time is up to 1 day.
▪ Import Dwell time at APM terminal is up to 1 day.
▪ Norfolk – Vessel waiting time is up to 1 day.

U.S. Southeast:

▪ Savannah – Vessel waiting time is up to 2 days.
▪ Charleston – Vessel waiting time up to 1 day.
▪ Miami/Port Everglades – Vessel waiting time up to 2 days.

U.S. Gulf Coast:

▪ Houston – Vessel waiting time is up to 2 days.

U.S. West Coast:

Due to ongoing labor contract negotiations resulting in some port closures from June 02 through Sunday June 04 in west coast ports, there were some reports of a slight slowdown in port operations. Please expect delays.

▪ Los Angeles/ Long Beach – Vessel waiting time up to 4 days.
▪ Seattle – Vessel waiting time up to 3 days.
▪ Oakland – Vessel waiting time up to 3 days.

Rail updates:

▪ BNSF – Rail ramp is currently experiencing congestion in Chicago, Columbus, and Los Angeles. There are delays in picking-up and delivering containers at these locations.

▪ UP/LAX/LGB – Rail ramp is currently experiencing congestion in Los Angeles. There are delays in picking-up and delivering containers at this location.

Equipment Availability:

Due to persistent congestion nationwide, chassis shortages continue to be observed resulting in potential delays for pick up and delivery.

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