Congested ports choking the supply chain

By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. The bustling ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, gateways to the American consumer market, have become notorious for chronic congestion. But in January 2024, the logjam will reach a new level, threatening to send ripples through the entire U.S. economy. This month's ITS Logistics U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index reveals a jump in trans-Pacific volumes amid restocking for Lunar New Year, a major holiday for many East Asian countries. This is likely…