USA FR8LEAD Advisory: LCL Export & Import Service Delays

by | May 4, 2023 | News, Updates

To keep you better informed of the current operational situation occurring in the U.S., we would like to provide you with the following 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 2 days.

U.S. Southeast:

▪ Savannah – Vessel waiting time is up to 3 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 1 day.

U.S. West Coast:

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

▪ UP/LAX/LGB – The rail ramp is 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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