USA West Coast Port Delays

The ongoing negotiations between west coast dock workers and port management has led to shipping lines warning customers to expect delays at North America terminals.

Negotiations on a new labour contract covering US west coast dockworkers look set to continue into August.

Major terminal congestion and delays at Los Angeles and Long Beach is the result of increased June volumes and rail cargo at these ports is still being affected by delays and increased dwell times whilst shippers increase their import volumes in anticipation of industrial action while talks continue.