Importers moving containers through Southern California’s San Pedro Bay port complex should update their landed-cost forecasts. Effective August 1, 2026, the PierPASS Traffic Mitigation Fee, or TMF, at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increased by 4.77%. The new rate is $40.63 per twenty-foot equivalent unit, or TEU, and $81.26 for containers of all other sizes. The increase applies to non-exempt containers handled … Read More
Dockworkers’ Strike Paused: Future Impacts on U.S. Ports
In recent weeks, the possibility of a dockworkers’ strike on the West Coast had many industries bracing for significant supply chain disruptions. However, a recent development has brought a temporary reprieve: the strike has been suspended after an agreement was reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and port operators. This deal, while providing immediate relief, leaves questions about long-term stability unresolved, keeping … Read More