Calif. Ports Again Delay Threat of New Container Surcharges

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach again postponed the threat of a new surcharge meant to incentivize moving dwelling containers, they announced Monday, the day it was take effect. The ports originally planned to begin imposing the $100 a day fee Nov. 15 for each sitting container but have postponed it several times. The latest extension delays the effective date until Jan. 3. Just the threat of the surcharge sparked a 50% reduction in the number of "aging containers" sitting at the Port of Los Angeles, said Executive Director Gene Seroka this month (see 2112090038).