The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach maintained stable truck and rail operations in July despite handling over 1 million TEU, marking record container volumes, reported New York's FreightWaves.

Marine terminal fluidity remained intact, with truck dwell times averaging 2.87 days-within the year's range of 2.55 to 3.25 days and slightly above July 2024's 2.81-day average, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.

PMSA said the figures reflect sufficient trucking capacity and effective coordination among terminal operators, drayage firms and cargo owners. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka previously stated the port had spare capacity even during volume spikes.

Rail-bound cargo dwell averaged 5.18 days in July, down from 5.66 days a year earlier and well below peak congestion levels. The figure aligns with April and May 2025 averages, indicating manageable rail flows despite surging volumes.

Overall US rail intermodal volume continues to outpace 2024. Union Pacific and BNSF handle roughly 60 per cent of import containers at West Coast ports, while CSX and Norfolk Southern manage about 40 per cent at East Coast ports.

"Even with these unprecedented surges and shifting cargo patterns, the San Pedro Bay marine terminals continue to demonstrate operational resilience," said Natasha Villa, PMSA external affairs manager. She credited strong collaboration among terminals, railroads and trucking partners.

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