What gate hour changes were announced?
The terminal operator notice describes the addition of Saturday gate hours covering a roughly six-hour window that was previously closed, plus an extension of Friday gate hours by approximately two hours. The changes are scheduled to remain in effect through the end of July, with a review to follow.
| Day | Previous Hours | New Hours | Added Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Standard daytime | Extended +2 hrs | 2 hours |
| Saturday | Closed | New ~6 hr window | 6 hours |
| Sunday | Closed | No change | None |
- Added weekly gate capacity: roughly 8 hours across Friday extension and new Saturday window
- Effective through: end of July, per terminal operator notice
- Other LA-area terminals have not announced matching changes as of this week, per industry trade reporting
- On-ground telemetry from the first extended Friday session showed moderate utilization, with drivers reportedly still adjusting to the new schedule
Why is the terminal adding weekend hours now?
The terminal operator notice frames the change as a measure to spread pickup volume across more hours ahead of the seasonal increase, reducing concentration during standard weekday gate hours. Industry trade reporting on terminal operations notes this follows a broader pattern of operators adding flexible hours during pre-peak periods in past years.
Will other terminals follow with similar gate hour extensions?
Industry trade reporting indicates no other LA-area terminals have announced matching weekend gate hour changes as of this week, though trade press coverage of past peak seasons shows such changes often spread to additional terminals within a few weeks once initial utilization data is available.
How is utilization of the new hours trending so far?
On-ground telemetry from the first extended Friday gate session showed moderate utilization, with drivers reportedly still adjusting dispatch schedules to take advantage of the new window. Saturday utilization data was not yet available as of this report.
What Shippers Should Do
- Coordinate with drayage providers to take advantage of the new Friday extension and Saturday window, particularly for containers at risk of missing standard weekday pickup.
- Confirm with the specific terminal whether your container is eligible for weekend pickup, as not all cargo types may be processed during the new hours initially.
- Monitor for similar announcements at other LA-area terminals, which could open additional flexible pickup capacity if utilization proves successful.
- Use the added capacity to clear any backlog of aging containers before the anticipated peak-season volume increase further strains standard gate hours.