The Port of Los Angeles is currently facing significant cargo rail congestion, which has reached a two-year high as the busy holiday season approaches. This congestion is causing delays for both imports and exports, impacting shipments destined for major inland cities such as Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, and Chicago.
Several factors have contributed to this congestion. One major issue is the recent shift of cargo to the West Coast, as importers seek to avoid disruptions caused by strikes on the East Coast. Additionally, the surge in shipping holiday goods has led to an influx of container volumes arriving from ocean carriers.
Experts predict that while the situation may start to improve after early November, significant delays are likely to persist for several weeks. This extended timeframe could pose logistical challenges for retailers and manufacturers alike, as they work to adjust their supply chains in response to the ongoing congestion.
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