Work Stoppage Concerns at Port of LA/LB

Work stoppage concerns are escalating at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as terminals continue to experience skilled labor shortages, specifically in the way of Rubber Tire Gantry (RTG) operators. These operators man the transtainers that pick containers and place them on truck chassis.

Terminals are reporting getting half to less-than-half of what they are ordering. Thus, more delays and congestion issues are created.

The following truck turn times show just how long it takes to get in and out of the ports:

Terminal Minutes
LONG BEACH CONTAINER TERMINAL 82
APL EAGLE MARINE TERMINAL 91
CUT WEST 103
TRAPAC TERMINAL 106
WEST BASIN TERMINAL 120
PACIFIC CONTAINER TERMINAL 144

We will continue to monitor this situation closely and do our best to avoid the delays and congestion for our members.