San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for April 2026

May 19, 2026

Contact: Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manger

nvilla@pmsaship.com | (562) 241-0433

Container dwell times at the San Pedro Bay Port Complex remained stable in April 2026, with truck operations continuing a sustained streak of strong performance and rail metrics holding within a consistent range. Cargo throughput reflected steady activity across the nation's busiest port gateway.

Cargo destined for local delivery via truck averaged 2.59 days at marine terminals in April 2026, essentially unchanged from March 2026's 2.61 days and below the 2.78 days recorded in April 2025. Truck dwell has now remained under the three-day mark for 15 consecutive months, reflecting continued fluidity in gate operations and drayage availability across the complex.

Rail-destined containers averaged 5.06 days in April 2026, up from 4.41 days in March and modestly above the 4.72 days recorded in April 2025. Rail times reflect some month-to-month movement, but performance remains on par with port complex rail dwell times that have remained somewhat elevated for the last 5 months starting in December 2025.

"Fifteen straight months under the three-day truck dwell threshold is a milestone worth noting. Gate operations have been consistently fluid, and the complex continues to move cargo reliably for the shippers and supply chain partners that depend on it. Rail saw some movement in April, but the broader picture was mostly consistent with the last five months of performance," said Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA).

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About the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA)

PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit association which represents owners and operators of marine terminals, ocean carriers, and vessels operating on the US West Coast. PMSA maintains offices in Oakland, Long Beach, and Seattle.