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Truck dwell stayed under 3 days for the 14th straight month. Rail improved by more than 2 full days year-over-year. PMSA's March 2026 dwell time numbers are in.
How efficiently are containers moving through San Pedro Bay? This analysis reviews January 2026 truck and rail dwell times at the nation’s busiest port complex.
Get insights into container dwell times at the San Pedro Bay port complex in December 2025, highlighting average truck and rail cargo movement, year-over-year improvements, and ongoing operational efficiency across the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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.
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.