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# [LA Shipping Lanes as Congested as Freeways Let My Cargo Go!](https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/overseas-car-shipping-port-of-los-angeles-port-of-long-beach-delays)

 Written by [Alex Naumov](https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/author/alex-naumov) | October 24, 2014 at 10:35 PM

# Congestion at Port of Los Angeles Hits Record High - Ship through Oakland

It seems getting around Los Angeles by both land and sea is increasingly difficult. Traffic jams on its freeways are already legendary. Now it appears the [LA Port](https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/skip-los-angeles-ports-ship-cars-overseas-from-oakland) is following suit with Long Beach Port not far behind. Volume reports for September 2014 indicate a 9% traffic increase YTD for LA and a 7% YTD up-tick for Long Beach. Port executives state that 4 out of 7 Port of Los Angeles container terminals are operating at over 90% capacity. It is no surprise that both ports are experiencing significant, costly delays.

**Read More [Update on International Shipping if West Coast Ports Strike](https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/west-coast-port-strike-update-on-negotiations-and-contract-extensions)**

Much of the surge in volume is attributed to a recovering global economy. Cargo delays are another story. Some attribute delays to the super-sized container ships on the trans-Pacific shipping lanes which need additional time to load and unload. Others blame a lack of available chassis and drayage drivers. Port managers point to  slowdowns resulting from the ongoing Longshoreman labor dispute, and couple the threat of a strike and cargo delivery delays as a negotiating tactic. 

**Read More [Possible West Coast Shipping Port Strike](https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/possible-west-coast-shipping-port-strike)**

# Take the High Route

Whatever the reason given, if you are in the business of importing and exporting autos overseas, or even just shipping a single vehicle, you really don't care "why" your cargo is being delayed - you just want it to depart and arrive on time. Delays in cargo traffic are more than a nuisance - they are expensive. But, if you are shipping cars overseas, they may also be avoidable.

[View full post](https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/overseas-car-shipping-port-of-los-angeles-port-of-long-beach-delays)

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