Report: Record 164 Ships Wait Off California Coast to Unload Goods

A record 164 cargo ships were reportedly waiting off California’s coast on Wednesday to unload goods as President Biden’s supply chain crisis persists.

According to Marine Exchange, 164 cargo ships were waiting to unload containers onto the docks. Of the 164, 109 were container ships, which includes 79 anchored or loitering and 30 at berth.

RPT 11/10: 164 total ships inport LA/LB incl. 101 at anchor or loitering & 63 at berths. Of the 164, 109 are container ships incl. 79 at anchor or loitering & 30 at berth. 52 vessels loitering; 46 container ships, 3 tankers, 2 bulk, 1 general cargo.
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— Marine Exchange (@MXSOCAL) November 10, 2021

Wednesday’s record beats the November 5 record when 159 ships were waiting to offload containers. On October 19, 100 ships were delayed from unloading freight, another record-breaking amount. October’s numbers are greater than September’s. On September 25, 60 ships were reportedly waiting to unload goods.- READ MORE