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USLGB
Clear
Congestion Status
AIS limited in region
7d1 at anchor
Stable
Trend
10 Apr 2026
Updated 30d ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Long Beach eliminated weekend free time exemptions in September 2022 — many shippers still don't account for this. Combined with LA, this complex handles 16M+ TEU annually. Same chassis shortage, same ILWU labor dynamics, same D&D pain as LA. The port operates in tandem with LA — you cannot meaningfully distinguish between them for risk planning. Treat them as one port complex.

Weekly Operational Update
Clear

Week of 10 April 2026 · business_as_usual

Vessels at Anchor — 4-week trend

—22–28 days ago
—15–21 days ago
—8–14 days ago
1Last 7 days
Situation is stable
Customs Reality at Long Beach
4d
Published free time
3d
Effective free time

Weekends count toward free time since Sep 2022. Free time starts 3:00 AM after container leaves vessel. Same FDA/USDA requirements as LA.

Demurrage: $200/TEU/day · Detention: $100/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Same as LA — FDA Prior Notice, USDA permits, ISPM 15

Known Holds

Same as LA
FDA Prior Notice, USDA APHIS requirements identical
Same as LA.
Cold Chain Reality at Long Beach
Mitigation:Same as LA. Pre-arrange chassis. Verify USDA cold treatment documentation.
Failure point:Terminal — chassis availability
Significance:Critical — same as LA complex
Primary failure mode:Same as LA — chassis shortage for gate-out of reefer containers
Reefer plug availability:Varies by terminal
Alternative Ports to Long Beach

If disruption makes Long Beach unviable for your cargo

Los AngelesUSLAX
Save $0/TEU
1 nm away+0h wait
Works for: Effectively the same port complex.
Not for: No meaningful difference.
OaklandUSOAK
+$200/TEU
380 nm away12h less wait
Works for: NorCal consignees.
Not for: SoCal consignees.
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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Terminal Intelligence
TTI (Total Terminals International)
Operator: Hanjin/MSC
Typical wait: 1d
Carrier D&D rates are per individual SSCO tariff — check with your carrier directly. Demurrage via eModal.
LBCT (Long Beach Container Terminal)
Operator: Orient Overseas
Typical wait: 1d
Automated terminal. Generally efficient.
SSA Terminals (Pier A)
Operator: SSA Marine
Typical wait: 1d
Standard operations.
Recommendation: LBCT's automation provides more consistent throughput. Terminal assignment is carrier-dependent.
Money Traps at Long Beach
Weekend free time elimination
Since Sep 2022, Sat/Sun count toward free time. Effectively ~30% less free time than expected.
Calendar your free time including weekends.
Containers 20+ days on terminal
Additional penalty charges from some carriers/consolidators for containers exceeding 20 days.
Evacuate within 10 days maximum.
Seasonal Patterns
Jul-Oct (Peak season)
Same dynamics as LA.
Same mitigation as LA.
ILWU contract periods
Same labor risk as LA.
Same contingency planning.

Sources

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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