Home Why Mallory Services Locations Resources Careers Contact Us NEWS & EVENTS US West Coast Ports Prepare for Elevated Peak Season Imports Jun 25, 2021 | News & Events | Over the past couple of months, the congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – the main US west coast gateway – has eased and vessel turn times improved. However, shippers may see renewed strain on the ports and their rail and truck networks as peak season looms. For ten consecutive months, the port complex has handled record or near-record volumes of imports: in May, LA processed 1,012,048 TEU, the first time a port in the western hemisphere handled more than a million TEU in a month. Total US-bound containerized shipments were up 47.1% on a year ago according to recent data. Imports from China climbed 51.1% year on year, while imports from the rest of Asia increased 44.5%. Despite the record setting imports, turn times at the docks and truck time at Los Angeles and Long Beach have improved since January. Unfortunately, the respite may be short lived as two new carriers announced plans to bring their services to the port complex and HMM plans to boost its transpacific sailings. Carriers and shippers are both preparing for the influx of goods that peak season is known for. However, extenuating circumstances including a fast growing US economy, the waning pandemic, and recovery from Yantian’s closure is expected to further fuel imports this season. As more cargo pours in from Asia, port executives warn that the congestion is not solely the fault of port’s capacity, but also a result of strain on the entire supply chain network extending far into the interior US as well. Source: The Loadstar News & Events Reminder: Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions COVID Threatens Chinese Exports as US Struggles to Restock Inventories Carriers Continue to Shift Capacity to More Lucrative Trade Lanes Limited Vessel Space Leads to Growing Rates Ever Given Finally Sets Sail From Egypt Traffic Mitigation Fee at LA/LGB Port To Increase in August CN’s Open Gateways Commitment in CN-KCS Combination Provides Ag Customers Access They Want Updated Equipment Shortages at China Ports Egypt Expects Ever Given Compensation Deal Signing Next Week US West Coast Ports Prepare for Elevated Peak Season Imports Global Headquarters Mallory Alexander International Logistics, LLC 4294 Swinnea Road Memphis, TN 38118 PHONE: 1-800-257-8464 FAX: 901-370-4288 myMallory PORTALS Supply Chain Visibility RELATED SITES Mexico PAYMENTS Pay Online Sitemap SERVICES Import Export Domestic Warehouse Technology Supply Chain Consulting Fine Art Resources LOCATIONS CAREERS CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved Mallory Alexander International Logistics Inc. Privacy Policy We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This includes cookies from third party websites. Third party cookies may track your use of the Mallory Alexander's website. If you continue to browse without changing your settings or you click "Accept", we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website. These cookies are completely safe and secure. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy. Accept