| USA Ports |
Congestion |
Chassis Shortages |
Capacity Lead Time |
Special Notes |
| New York/New Jersey |
No |
No |
Immediate |
Vessel/yard conditions: Carrier ops update shows ~6 hours vessel waiting time at both APM Terminals Elizabeth and Maher, with avg gate turns ~40 min (single) / ~71 min (double) at APMT and ~37 min at Maher. Rail import dwell ~0.8 days at both. Useful for planning dray. APMT Elizabeth: Standard gate hours posted; watch their “News & Alerts” for any late/extra gates. Maher Terminals: Latest empty return/dispatch sheet (updated Aug 14) lists specific return points (e.g., certain 45’ to Fleet Street Berth 64, reefers back to Maher B-64, damaged reefers to CSNJ Stockton Ave). Check before dispatching trucks. Port Liberty (GCT) Bayonne: Appointments required 6am–1pm for all move types; hotline listed for help. (Also note recent vessel schedule updates.) PNCT (Port Newark Container Terminal): Main gate hours posted; their daily update page is active with “Priority Early Bird” truck slots at 06:00. Traffic/weather watch: Weekend heat + a chance of late-day Sunday t-storms could slow yard/road ops; plan earlier runs where possible. (See forecast above.) |
| Baltimore |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Philadelphia |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Boston |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Norfolk |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Savannah |
No |
No |
30-60 min in the AM -- -45-90 min in PM. // EZPZ |
10 vessels at anchor, all berths full. Weather good, no tropical storms threats. // ALL GATES CLOSED 9/1- LABOR DAY // normal gate hours Friday & Saturday 8/29-8/30 // GATES to OPEN 6am- 9/2 |
| Charleston |
No |
No |
30-50 min in the AM & 45-60 min in PM. // Depending on heat // Weather getting cooler, ports running smooth |
4-6 vessels at anchor, all berths full. Weather good, no tropical storm threats. // ALL GATES CLOSED 9/1- LABOR DAY // normal gate hours Friday & Saturday 8/29-8/30 // GATES to OPEN 5am- 9/2. |
| Greer |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Wilmington |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Houston |
No |
No |
Immediate |
Here’s the latest on the Port of Houston as of August 15, 2025: earlier in the week, the Enterprise Crude Houston (ECHO) terminal in southeast Houston experienced a crude oil leak that disrupted operations. This leak stemmed from a portion of the Seaway pipeline system that connects Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Houston area and the ECHO terminal. The incident triggered emergency response measures and temporarily reduced crude flows, but there were no injuries, fires, or offsite environmental impacts reported. By mid-week, Enterprise Products Partners had begun cleanup and coordination with regulatory authorities to restore normal operations. Fortunately, the Seaway system has now resumed full function, ensuring the continued flow of crude oil to the Gulf Coast region. |
| New Orleans |
No |
No |
Immediate
| While Port NOLA’s day-to-day functions remain stable, its operational outlook is being influenced by evolving service patterns—particularly with respect to major carriers—strategic regional alliances, and contentious infrastructure proposals that could reshape both its long-term capacity and community relations. |
| Mobile |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Miami |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| 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 |
No |
Immediate |
While the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are not facing acute operational disruptions, they continue to encounter modest congestion with longer-than-normal dwell times and ongoing challenges in container movement. Containers are lingering for several days both on-dock and on the street, gate operations are steady but somewhat stretched depending on shift timing, and elevated fees are in effect. That said, the earlier seasonal surge seems to be stabilizing, with the demand-driven momentum gradually normalizing. |
| Seattle/Tacoma |
Yes |
No |
Immediate
| The Port of Seattle and Tacoma are seeing significantly reduced inbound cargo volumes, which poses economic concerns for local businesses. While terminal operations remain relatively fluid—evidenced by moderate rail dwell times—planned short-term closures like the Terminal 30 shutdown in late August warrant awareness for any affected shipping schedules. |
| Oakland |
No |
No |
Immediate |
|
| Portland |
No |
No |
Immediate |
The Port of Portland's Terminal 6 is operating without significant congestion or chassis shortages. |