Port congestion eases in the United States, shifts to Asia
The average number of ships waiting per day at Asian ports increased from 13 in December 2021 to 22.5 per day last month. Source: Seatrade Maritime
California leases out container storage sites
The state government of California has moved to lease six off-dock properties, with a standing capacity of some 20,000 containers as part of a plan to ease congestion. Source: The Loadstar
Long Beach port calls for 24/7 supply chains
In an effort to alleviate logistical bottlenecks, the Californian port of Long Beach has called for stakeholders all along the supply chain to extend working hours. Source: The Loadstar
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U.S. Senate introduces a new and flexible version of OSRA bill
To promote the US exports and curb carriers’ power over bot container service and equipment fees charged to shippers, the U.S. Senate introduced a new, flexible version of the bill on Thursday. Source: Logistics Insider
US agriculture industry urges Senate on ocean shipping legislation
100+ companies and associations representing the US agricultural industry are demanding a bill addressing ‘unreasonable ocean carrier practices that are undermining US export competitiveness.’ Source: The Loadstar
Ports of LA/LB delay container dwell fee for another week
As long-staying cargo in the ports reduces further, the Ports of LA and LB have now delayed the introduction of container dwell fees until at least 28 January. Source: Seatrade Maritime
Record volumes and vessel queues for Port of LA in 2021
The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 10.7m TEU in 2021, a year that was characterised by congestion and ever-growing queues of ships. Source: Seatrade Maritime
LA/LB ports’ container dwell fee programme extended
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted 5-0 to extend the container dwell fee programme meant to reduce congestion at the LA and LB ports until 29 April. Source: Seatrade Maritime
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