Capacity limits hamper cargo flow at Port of Long Beach

Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined by 2% to 789,716 teu in October as capacity limits hamper cargo flow at the port.

Imports decreased 4% to 385,000 teu, with empties also down by 2% to 282,502 teu, whilst exports increased almost 7% to 122,214 teu.

Mario Cordero, executive director at Port of Long Beach, said: “Every sector of the supply chain has reached capacity and it is time for all of us to step up and get these goods delivered.