Weekly Port and Rail updates

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Updated 5/29/25

USA Ports Congestion Chassis Shortages Capacity Lead Time Special Notes
New York/New Jersey Yes No Immediate
Baltimore No No Immediate the Port of Baltimore is operating without significant congestion or chassis shortages. Chassis providers have indicated readiness to handle cargo volumes, ensuring sufficient equipment availability. Additionally, infrastructure investments, such as the development of a new 165-acre container terminal at Coke Point, are underway to enhance capacity and efficiency.
Philadelphia No No Immediate The Port of Philadelphia is currently operating without congestion, ensuring smooth cargo handling and transportation
Boston No No Immediate
Norfolk No Yes Immediate There is a noted shortage of chassis at the Port of Norfolk. This issue primarily affects refrigerated equipment due to a surge in demand from the expanding food retail sector. To address this, the Norfolk International Terminal (NIT) reinstated its role as a full start/stop location for HRCP II chassis effective May 1, 2025.
Savannah No Yes 1-2 hours Chassis availability remains a concern at the Port of Savannah. The port is among those identified as being at risk for chassis shortages, which can lead to containers sitting at terminals awaiting equipment, further exacerbating yard congestion.
Charleston No No Immediate South Carolina Ports reports that the Port of Charleston is providing highly productive and reliable service, with available chassis, trucking capacity, and rail connections to expedite the movement of goods.
Greer No No Immediate
Wilmington No No Immediate
Houston No No Immediate The Port of Houston is operating efficiently, with no significant congestion or chassis shortages reported at its main terminals—Barbours Cut and Bayport. info.porthouston.com +1 Hillebrand Gori +1 Terminal Operations According to Port Houston's most recent Weekly Terminal Status Report (dated May 5, 2025), both terminals are functioning smoothly: Port Houston +1 Port Houston +1 Chassis Availability: Reported as "Normal" at both Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals. Houston Chronicle +5 info.porthouston.com +5 Port Houston +5 Truck Turn Times: Average single transaction times are approximately 35 minutes at Barbours Cut and 36 minutes at Bayport, indicating efficient gate operations. Yard Utilization: Effective yard utilization stands at 73% for Barbours Cut and 74% for Bayport, reflecting balanced cargo flow.
New Orleans Yes Yes Immediate The Port of New Orleans is experiencing some operational challenges, including port congestion and chassis shortages.
Mobile No No Immediate The Port of Mobile, Alabama, is operating efficiently, with no significant congestion or chassis shortages reported across its terminals.
Miami No No Immediate The Port Miami is not experiencing congestion, and chassis availability is stable, with immediate capacity available.
Jacksonville Yes Yes Immediate JAXPORT's major terminals—including Blount Island, Talleyrand, and Dames Point—are functioning smoothly. There are currently no reports of chassis shortages at JAXPORT. The port's infrastructure and partnerships with logistics providers ensure adequate chassis availability to meet cargo movement demands.
LA/Long Beach No Yes Immediate Chassis availability remains a critical issue at both ports. The accumulation of empty containers has led to a scarcity of available chassis, hindering the movement of goods . This shortage is exacerbated by zoning restrictions in Long Beach that limit the stacking of empty containers, further constraining chassis circulation. Port authorities and stakeholders are working to address these challenges. Efforts include enhancing off-terminal storage solutions and coordinating with logistics providers to improve chassis turnaround times. However, the situation remains fluid, and ongoing monitoring is essential for stakeholders involved in supply chain and logistics operations.
Seattle/Tacoma Yes No Immediate Truck transactions, a key indicator of cargo movement, have decreased by nearly 15% compared to the 2025 average, suggesting slower cargo throughout
Oakland No No Immediate The Port of Oakland is operating without significant congestion or chassis shortages.
Portland No No Immediate The Port of Portland's Terminal 6 is operating without significant congestion or chassis shortages.
USA Rails Congestion Chassis Shortages Capacity Lead Time Special Notes
Charlotte No Yes Immediate
Atlanta No No Immediate
Buffalo No No Immediate
Pittsburgh No No Immediate
Dallas No No Immediate
Laredo No No Immediate
Memphis No No 1 day No issues currently this week with cranes being down, etc
Nashville No No Immediate
San Antonio No No Immediate
Salt Lake City No No Immediate
Kansas City Yes Yes 2-6 hours
Chicago Yes Yes/td> Immediate Chicago, serving as the primary inland intermodal gateway in North America, is currently grappling with substantial rail congestion. Key terminals, including Union Pacific’s Global 4 and BNSF’s Corwith Intermodal Facility, are experiencing elevated container volumes, leading to increased dwell times and operational bottlenecks.
Cincinnati No No Immediate
Cleveland No No Immediate
Columbus No No Immediate
Indianapolis No No Immediate
Minneapolis No No Immediate
Detroit No No Immediate
Denver No No 1 days
Louisville No No Immediate
Omaha No No Immediate
Phoenix No No Immediate
CA Ports Congestion Chassis Shortages Capacity Lead Time Special Notes
Vancouver No No Immediate The Port of Vancouver is not experiencing any significant operational challenges, including port congestion and equipment shortages.
Montreal No No Immediate The Port of Montreal is operating efficiently, with no significant port congestion or chassis shortages reported across its terminals.
Halifax Yes No Immediate
Prince Rupert No No Immediate CA
CA Rail Congestion Chassis Shortages Capacity Lead Time Special Notes
Calgary No No Immediate
Toronto No No Immediate
Edmonton No No Immediate
Winnipeg No No Immediate
Vancouver No No Immediate
Montreal No No Immediate
Halifax No No Immediate
Prince Rupert No No Immediate