New California Port Surcharge Threat Working, Los Angeles Port Director Says

The threat of a new surcharge meant to more quickly move dwelling containers at California ports is already working, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka told Splash 247.com. The ports of L.A. and Long Beach announced the fee last week and said they would start imposing fines Nov. 15, but Seroka said the ports may not have to follow through if “progress is being made clearing our docks,” according to the Nov. 3 report. Seroka also said the charge was a “last resort” after ports “tried diplomacy, we’ve tried collaboration, operations meetings all around.” Shippers strongly opposed the surcharge (see 2110280031).