The Long Beach port congestion could cost trade $90 billion

Huge lines at Southern California ports are causing delivery delays and higher rates

Shipment delays at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are affecting all parties in the supply chain: terminals, carriers, and importers. Experts do not foresee a slowdown in cargo traffic in the near future, as the peak season approaches.

Ports on the U.S. West Coast are currently experiencing an increase in both outbound and inbound traffic. Volumes are 60 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating that the strain on the ports is indeed excessive.

Freight volumes have been rising over the past few months and will continue to rise as the winter holiday season approaches.

Ships are being delayed upon entering the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, thereby holding up the container ships waiting in line. Unloading and loading containers is taking longer, scheduled delivery dates are being missed, and voyages are being canceled. Unloading takes much longer, so containers are not available for loading with new cargo. This has led to a shortage of equipment and labor at the ports.

Many companies are trying to build up inventory ahead of the holiday season, so they are ordering double the usual volume of goods. Shippers are forced to reserve space in advance, even though this increases costs.  

We must acknowledge that, due to a number of the reasons listed above, there may currently be significant delays in the delivery of vehicles purchased in states neighboring California. We cannot influence this situation, but we promise that we are doing everything in our power to deliver your cars as quickly as possible.