US EditionCanceled sailings already hitting cargo at ports of LA, Long Beach
- The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing a sharp decline in incoming cargo and canceled sailings as of early May 2025.
- This decline results from tariff disputes between the U.S. And China, causing shippers to delay shipments amid ongoing negotiations and uncertainty.
- A recent report tracking ship movements noted that only 14 container vessels arrived in San Pedro Bay over a recent three-day period, with just 10 expected in the upcoming three days, compared to a typical count of 17 ships for that timeframe.
- Port leaders said tariffs now total 145%, with retaliatory tariffs at 125%, expecting Port of Los Angeles cargo to drop about one-third next week, hurting jobs and raising prices.
- Officials warn supply chain disruptions will worsen without trade agreements, though some recent conciliatory remarks from the U.S. Administration and China provide cautious hope.
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The Cost of Trump’s Trade War on Just One Ship
The OOCL Violet, a hulking shipping vessel that pulled into the Port of Long Beach on April 24, loaded with thousands of containers full of goods bound for the US, tells the story of President Donald Trump’s trade war in one ship.
Ports of L.A., Long Beach already suffering from tariffs
A week ago, Port of L.A. Executive Director Gene Seroka told CNBC he expects to see a "precipitous" drop in business at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach amid President Donald Trump's tariffs. Just a few days later, though, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero told the Daily Breeze that the drop-off may already be here. Ahead of the beginning of the shipping peak season in July, now is the time when the ports usually see an uptick in activ…
Shipping slowdown expected to impact trucking jobs at LA ports - NBC4 Los Angeles
Shipping slowdown expected to impact trucking jobs at LA ports NBC4 Los Angeles Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Shipping slowdown expected to impact trucking jobs at LA ports – NBC4 Los Angeles appeared first on RocketNews.
Shipping slowdown expected to impact trucking jobs at LA ports
Big changes will likely be felt this week after last month’s 145% China tariff announcement by President Donald Trump. Many of the goods that may be impacting your wallet come into the U.S. through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. For the port of LA, items from China make up 45% of its business. Leaders from the Port of LA believe shipping volume will shrink by 35% this week and they’re expecting a quarter of the usual number of arriving…
Ports brace for the impact of tariffs as shipments from China drop drastically
The Trump administration's tariffs are already having an impact on the nation's ports. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, about the effect.
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