News / LA & Long Beach ports extend gate hours to curb congestion

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The main US marine gateway complex is pulling out all the stops in an effort to reduce congestion that is suffocating import flows. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are extending gate hours during nights and weekends.

Los Angeles is expanding gate hours on weekends, while Long Beach is keeping gates open between 2am and 7am.

The joint announcement from both ports followed consultation with multiple supply chain stakeholders and the US Department of Transportation, as concern over supply chain ...