SAN PEDRO, Calif. (KNX) — New fines aimed at clearing a backlog at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach took effect Monday.
The backlog at the ports have exacerbated worldwide supply chain issues, contributing to inflation and shipping delays.
The "harbor tariff" implemented by the L.A. City Council will fine shipping companies that leave empty containers meant for rail or truck transport at the ports for more than six days. Companies will incur a $100 fine per container, and an additional $100 for each day they remain.
"We need to send a strong message and use economic incentives to move this cargo off the docks and get it to its rightful destination," said L.A. Councilmember Joe Buscaino, who pushed for the new fine program. "Implementing this new tariff will help us incentivize the movement of goods to their final destination."
"We want to make sure that gridlock does not spoil Christmas and that our neighboring communities are safe at the same time," Buscaino said.
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