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Port congestion on the west coast

Backlogs are building. We do not yet know why.

Following since August 22, 2026 · Updated September 1, 2026

What Happened

Waiting times at two terminals have roughly doubled.

Why it happened

Operators point to a scheduling change. That is not yet confirmed.

What we don't know

Whether this is seasonal, and how far it spreads.

Timeline

  1. August 25, 2026

    1. Second terminal affected

      Source
  2. August 22, 2026

    1. Backlog first reported

      Source

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