The number of containerships waiting in San Pedro Bay to berth at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has surged to a new all-time high of 79.

The Port of Los Angeles moved 903,865 teu in September, which was a record for that month. Meanwhile, year-to-date, total cargo volume stands at 8.17m teu, an increase of 26% compared to 2020.

Some containerships anchored in San Pedro Bay waiting to enter the Port of Los Angeles may require cleaning following an oil pipeline spill offshore.

The number of containerships waiting to enter the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to pile up an alarming rate reaching 65 on Friday.

The Port of Los Angeles has closed its fiscal year with record volumes of 10.87m teu, setting a new Western Hemisphere record as the economy rebounded from Covid-19 shutdowns.

The tally of ships anchored in San Pedro Bay waiting to enter the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has begun creeping upward again.

The Port of Los Angeles became the first port in the US on 10 June to reach 10m teu unloading the Malta-flagged 13,344-teu-box ship CMA CGM Amerigo Vespucci.

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In the States COVID-19 has impacted maritime ports which find themselves at the intersection of the maelstrom of reduced economic activity, changes in work practices, and disrupted and rejigged supply chains.

The US port of Los Angeles and Japan’s Nagoya port have penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further collaborate on operational efficiency solutions and environmental sustainability.