Container dwell times at the San Pedro Bay Port Complex remained consistent through November 2025, reflecting ongoing operational stability as the holiday season reached its peak. Both truck- and rail-destined cargo continued to move efficiently, supported by sustained coordination among marine terminal operators, drayage partners, and rail providers.

LONG BEACH, CA – The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) extends its congratulations and thanks to current Chief Executive Officer Mario Cordero for his years of dedicated leadership at the Port of Long Beach on the occasion of his upcoming retirement and also warmly welcomes Dr. Noel Hacegaba as he steps into the role as new Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026.

LONG BEACH, CA – Mike Jacob, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), issued the following statement following today’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Board meeting…

In a new executive order, the U.S. imposed higher tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, aiming to protect domestic industries. But these levies could also reduce container traffic through major gateways like the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Explore trade shifts, sourcing changes, and port impacts in this analysis by Natasha Villa.

With China halting U.S. soybean imports, shipments to alternate buyers like Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, and Japan are rising—but not enough to fully compensate. Explore export trends, port flows, and market impacts in this deep dive

California’s almond, walnut, and pistachio exporters are redirecting more cargo through Southern California ports and Houston, reducing Oakland’s historic share. Learn why logistics, rail links, and market dynamics are driving this shift in U.S. agricultural export flows.

In August 2025, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handled nearly 945,000 inbound loaded TEUs—down 2.2% year-over-year but up 24.3% vs. 2019. Get a full breakdown of U.S. port volumes, inbound/outbound trends, and YTD comparisons in our latest data release.

In September 2025, San Pedro Bay ports maintained efficient operations with truck dwell times averaging 2.75 days and rail dwell times at 3.98 days.

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) applauds the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for moving forward with a Cooperative Agreement alongside the Ports and Cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This collaborative approach replaces the previously proposed Indirect Source Rule (ISR), aiming for enhanced emissions reductions through voluntary, consensus-driven efforts. PMSA highlights the success of this model in achieving significant air quality improvements without resorting to burdensome regulations.

In July 2025, U.S. West Coast ports accounted for 37.2% of U.S. containerized import tonnage, with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach capturing 28.8% of the share. This marks a slight year-over-year decline from 37.8% in July 2024. Notably, the LA/LB ports increased their share of containerized import tonnage from East Asia by 1.3 percentage points, reflecting their continued dominance in trans-Pacific trade.