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Port of Long Beach mulls cutting free time for boxes to three days
THE Port of Long Beach has proposed cutting the free time import containers can stay on the docks without charge from four to three days, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
This approach will keep the system more fluid and help avoid congestion," said Port of Long Beach CEO Jon Slangerup.
With larger vessels calling on the port regularly, he said, there are more containers at terminals, inhibiting the ability of workers to deliver containers quickly and efficiently.
Port officials are proposing changing free time to six shifts, the equivalent of as few as three days, to encourage terminals to more consistently operate at night, moving imports off the docks faster.
"When containers stack up in terminals, it leads to extra handling that makes the process slower for longshore workers, the shippers that depend on them, truckers who move the goods, and ultimately the consumer," said Mr Slangerup.
In the coming weeks, port staff will work with all stakeholders to develop a final plan that will be proposed to the board of harbour commissioners.
"Truckers have told us their containers are not always accessible because of fewer evening shifts, and terminal operators want to clear space in their yards while giving their customers enough time to get their cargo," said Port of Long Beach chief commercial officer Noel Hacegaba.
"Our idea, 'flexible free time', is an innovative use of the tools we have to balance those needs," said Dr Hacegaba.
This approach will keep the system more fluid and help avoid congestion," said Port of Long Beach CEO Jon Slangerup.
With larger vessels calling on the port regularly, he said, there are more containers at terminals, inhibiting the ability of workers to deliver containers quickly and efficiently.
Port officials are proposing changing free time to six shifts, the equivalent of as few as three days, to encourage terminals to more consistently operate at night, moving imports off the docks faster.
"When containers stack up in terminals, it leads to extra handling that makes the process slower for longshore workers, the shippers that depend on them, truckers who move the goods, and ultimately the consumer," said Mr Slangerup.
In the coming weeks, port staff will work with all stakeholders to develop a final plan that will be proposed to the board of harbour commissioners.
"Truckers have told us their containers are not always accessible because of fewer evening shifts, and terminal operators want to clear space in their yards while giving their customers enough time to get their cargo," said Port of Long Beach chief commercial officer Noel Hacegaba.
"Our idea, 'flexible free time', is an innovative use of the tools we have to balance those needs," said Dr Hacegaba.
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