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Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) lines will apply on an individual basis congestion surcharges of up to US$1,000 per FEU for cargo moving through US West Coast ports from November 17, 2014.
''In southern California, 14 ships were at anchor in Los Angeles-Long Beach harbor awaiting a berth and cargo handling operations fell to a low of 11 containers per hour,'' the TSA said
''Increased longshore container and chassis safety inspections have contributed to average truck turn times of two to three hours at terminal gates and yards. Oakland terminals have reported work slowdowns and disruptions involving equipment operators,'' added the carrier group.
