Logistics briefs on exports from the U.S. West Coast to Asia and the Middle East

Along with the port of Long Beach, the port of Los Angeles has recently announced to operate 24/7 to relieve the severe port congestion. Among the West Coast ports, Seattle is experiencing the worst congestion exacerbated by a lack of truck drivers. Shipments out of the West Coast ports to East Asia and South East Asia countries are expected to take 1-2 weeks with the current port status. Shipments to the Middle East and India, however, are facing high unpredictability for both transit times and freight rates.