Driver shortages and chassis availability at intermodal terminals continue to be an issue for customers, particularly in Southern California and the Midwest, according to service advisories from ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.
According to a Hapag-Lloyd advisory from last Friday, average dwell times for Hapag-Lloyd boxes at terminals and ramps were 15 days at Long Beach, California, and 9.2 days in Los Angeles. These dwell times include rail and truck moves, according to Hapag-Lloyd.
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