US Container Port Delays Impact Major Gateways
What Happened?
According to Hapag-Lloyd's Week 36 data, several major US container terminals are experiencing significant, localized vessel congestion, while many others operate with no delays. The most severe waiting times are at specific terminals in Charleston (up to 18 hours) and Los Angeles (up to 12 hours), indicating uneven operational pressures across the port network. Savannah has seen improvements, but moderate delays persist at Houston and Norfolk.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 10, 2026
Effective from
September 8, 2026
Advisory category
port_disruption
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> North America
Affected Ports
Charleston, Los Angeles, Savannah, Houston, Norfolk
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with container shipments destined for major US East and West Coast ports, particularly those calling at Charleston, Los Angeles, Houston, and Norfolk.
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