And So It Begins: Congestion At L.A. Ports Could Impact Holiday Shopping

(Los Angeles, CA) — Shoppers are being urged to get their holiday gifts early this year as ongoing congestion problems at Los Angeles and Long Beach shipping ports continue. The Daily Breeze reported in the past few weeks, the number of ships waiting to dock has reached record levels, with 146 vessels crowding the ports as of Wednesday. Shipping congestion at the ports has been a problem for a while now, stemming from an increased demand for goods amid the pandemic. Currently, the port doesn’t have enough room in its terminals or rail cars to haul the containers away, which could have ripple effects for local stores trying to stock up for the holiday season.