THE Port of Long Beach has reported its busiest November on record as retailers make the final push before
the holidays.
Dockworkers and terminal operators moved
783,523 TEU last month for 30.6 per cent jump compared to November 2019.
The
strong volumes could be attributed to imports which jumped a similar 30.5 per
cent to 382,677 TEU. Exports were down 5.2 per cent to 117,283 TEU. Empty
containers shipped overseas rose an astounding 55 per cent to 283,563 TEU,
reflecting the significant trade imbalance and contributing to freight rates
that have soared to record highs, reports gCaptain, California.
"Online
shopping and PPE purchases are on the rise as consumers continue the
stay-at-home lifestyle, but the overall economic outlook is uncertain with
another wave of Covid-19 spreading across the country," said Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach.
"We're
dealing with the surge in containers by partnering with stakeholders, utilising
a temporary storage yard and prioritising dual transaction truck trips that
balance inbound and outbound cargo flows."
The
Port of Long Beach reported it had 87 container ship calls in November, 17 of
which were unscheduled vessels that made up for voyages cancelled earlier this
year.
Year-to-date, the Port of Long Beach has
moved 7,297,430 TEU during the first 11 months of the year, 4.7 per cent up
from the same period in 2019.
"We
appreciate the strong effort of our dockworkers who are moving an incredible
amount of cargo during the second half of 2020 after a slow start for the
year," said Long Beach Harbour Commission President Frank
Colonna.
"We
remain cautiously optimistic and intend to maintain the high level of service
that the Port of Long Beach is known for."
Source : HKSG / Photo : Recycling Today.
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