The hosts discuss the challenges of port congestion on the West Coast and compare the different terminals. They highlight the significance of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, emphasizing their continued importance. The podcast also touches on the Port of Oakland and its challenges, as well as the separate yet interconnected ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the logistics industry and the complexities of container ports.
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LA vs. Long Beach
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are distinct entities within the larger San Pedro Bay Port Complex.
They operate separately but are often referred to collectively due to their proximity and interconnected operations.
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Terminal Operating Hours
Verify the specific terminal and its operating hours before attempting to pick up containers in LA/Long Beach.
Each terminal has its own procedures and hours, which can vary daily.
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Peak Congestion
During peak congestion, up to 60 vessels could be seen anchored outside the San Pedro Bay, waiting for berth.
A satellite tracking system helped clients visualize the extent of the congestion.
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In this episode, the host Max Kantzer is joined by his co-hosts as they discuss the logistics industry and the challenges of port congestion. They take a closer look at container ports on the West Coast and compare and contrast the different terminals.
Some notable quotes from the episode include:
"You always have to remember that there's two entities here, there's the entities of the business side the commercial side who want to see more space, for terminals and port areas for helping commerce in America, and then you see the other side where people say well there's only a finite amount of coastal space left on the United States and that's prime real estate"
"So it's important for the people involved with the pulling of the containers to know, number one, which terminal you're dealing with, what are the operating hours for that specific day, and then obviously you go from there when it comes to the actual hours you can get access to the terminal to pull containers."
"You know, again, look, I just think people need to realize that, you know, the West Coast is going to continue to be probably the majority, always be the big, you know, numbers when it comes to overall imports."
"LA and Long Beach is not going anywhere, man. They're going to be the big boys on the block for the foreseeable future."
The hosts discuss the differences between the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, the challenges of port congestion, and the importance of understanding the operating hours and procedures for each terminal. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the use of coastal space for either commercial or residential purposes.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of container ports and the logistics industry.
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