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Press Releases
TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 6.0% on September 1, 2024
Aug 01, 2024
LONG BEACH, Calif., August 1, 2024 – The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on September 1, 2024, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los […] Read More
TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 4.0% on November 1, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept 29, 2023 – The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on November 1, 2023, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los […] Read More
PierPass Provides Preliminary 2021 Report on OffPeak Gate Costs and TMF Collections
Feb 23, 2022
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 22, 2022— PierPass today provided a preliminary 2021 financial summary of the OffPeak Program, which provides night and weekend truck gates at the marine terminals in […] Read More
PIERPASS TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEE (TMF) TO CONTINUE AT “2.0”
Feb 11, 2022
The West Coast MTO Agreement filed a request with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC ) to amend the agreement at the request of the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruption Task […] Read More
WCMTOA Agrees to Adjust TMF as Part of National Supply Chain Initiative
Feb 01, 2022
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022—At the request of the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) announced that it will again adjust the […] Read More
Temporary Adjustment of the TMF Ends at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Jan 18, 2022
LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022—The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today reminded port users that the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach […] Read More
Temporary Adjustment of the TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Nov 10, 2021
LONG BEACH, Calif., November 10, 2021—The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will be […] Read More
TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 2.2% on August 1, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 30, 2021—The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on August 1, 2021, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and […] Read More
Effective Saturday, March 6, 2021: Second Shift Hours Adjusted at Port Terminals
Mar 04, 2021
Effective Saturday, March 6, 2021, the marine terminal operators in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will change the start time of the second shift to 6:00 p.m. […] Read More
TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 4.2% on August 1
Jun 30, 2020
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 30, 2020—The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on August 1, 2020, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and […] Read More
Effective Tuesday: Second Shift Hours Adjusted at Port Terminals
Mar 24, 2020
Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the marine terminal operators in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will be sanitizing terminal equipment between the first and second shifts. Therefore, […] Read More
TMF at Ports of LA and Long Beach to Increase 1.9% on August 1, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 28, 2019– The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on August 1, 2019, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles […] Read More
FMC Clears PierPass to Start Revised OffPeak Program on Nov. 19
Nov 15, 2018
LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov 15, 2018—The Federal Maritime Commission has cleared PierPass to launch its revised OffPeak program of extended gate hours at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long […] Read More
OffPeak 2.0 Begins Next Monday, Nov. 19
Nov 12, 2018
In one week, there will be significant changes to the OffPeak program. When: Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 subject to the conclusion of applicable Federal Maritime Commission procedures. The Traffic Mitigation […] Read More
PierPass Members Add Common Business Rules to Terminal Appointment Systems
Apr 30, 2018
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 30, 2018—The members of the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA)—the 12 marine terminal operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—have agreed to add […] Read More
PierPass to Adopt Appointment System and Flat Fee for OffPeak Program
Apr 19, 2018
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 16, 2018—PierPass will overhaul the model used by its OffPeak program for truck traffic mitigation at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, replacing the […] Read More
West Coast Cargo Stakeholders Review PierPass Extended Gate Alternatives
Mar 12, 2018
SAN PEDRO, Calif., March 12, 2018 – More than 60 supply chain leaders gathered on March 8 to review the findings of an analysis of options for extended gate hours […] Read More
PierPass Retains Tioga Group to Evaluate Extended Gate Options
Nov 07, 2017
LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 6, 2017—PierPass has retained the consulting firm The Tioga Group Inc. and its partner World Class Logistics (WCL) Consulting Inc. to evaluate alternative models for providing […] Read More
WCMTOA and PierPass Introduce New and Updated Websites
Apr 17, 2017
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 17, 2017—The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced it has introduced a new WCMTOA.org website and reorganized its existing PierPass.org website to better align information […] Read More
West Coast Terminals Shelve Chassis Fee but Affirm Right to Compensation for Services
Aug 23, 2016
Dear OffPeak Users, The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today issued the following press release: West Coast Terminals Shelve Chassis Fee but Affirm Right to Compensation for Services LONG BEACH, […] Read More
Terminals in Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Move Start of Chassis Rule to September 1
Aug 01, 2016
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 1, 2016 – The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) has extended the implementation date of a new tariff rule for chassis services by one month until […] Read More
PierPass Briefs Washington Regulators and Shipper Associations
Nov 23, 2015
Dear Users of OffPeak Gates, PierPass Inc. issued the following press release this morning: PierPass Briefs Washington Regulators and Shipper Associations LONG BEACH, Calif., November 23, 2015—PierPass Inc. and marine […] Read More
One Year After Congestion Crisis, Peak Season Cargo Moves Smoothly
Sep 25, 2015
PierPass September News and Updates One year ago, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were entering a period of severe congestion. As we reach the height of this […] Read More
PierPass Terminals Embrace Appointment Systems at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Control Congestion
Aug 27, 2015
LONG BEACH, Calif., August 27, 2015 – In the latest in a series of measures to combat congestion, PierPass Inc. today announced that 10 of its member container terminals have […] Read More
PierPass Names Kevin Recker as Chief Financial Officer
Aug 10, 2015
LONG BEACH, Calif., August 10, 2015 – PierPass Inc. today named Kevin Recker as its Chief Financial Officer. In the position, Recker is responsible for financial management and accounting for […] Read More
Majority of Terminals Operating Truck Gates Through Lunch & Shift Changes, as GGS Adds Saturday Shift
Oct 24, 2014
Dear Users of OffPeak Gates, As you may know, congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has increased over the past several months amid disruptions in the […] Read More
PierPass Names John Cushing as President
Sep 17, 2014
LONG BEACH, Calif., September 17, 2014 – PierPass Inc. has named as its new president John Cushing, a veteran transportation industry executive and leader. Mr. Cushing’s role gives him responsibility […] Read More
PierPass Announces Free-Flow Program to Speed Cargo Through Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Sep 11, 2014
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 11, 2014 – PierPass Inc. today launched the Free-Flow Program, testing a new cargo-handling process expected to significantly reduce the time it takes participating trucks to […] Read More
PierPass Offers Opinion on 24/7 Gate Operations at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Sep 02, 2014
Dear Users of OffPeak Gates, Over the past few months, some port interests have been promoting the idea of mandating that terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long […] Read More
PierPass Video: What Happens When a Truck Picks Up a Container?
Apr 19, 2014
After a season of disruptions at major East Coast and Northwest ports, opinions are flying about strategies to keep truck deliveries at the terminals moving quickly. We’ve produced a new […] Read More
Marine Terminal Operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Launch Initiative to Speed Cargo Moves by Reducing Trouble Tickets
Jan 10, 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 – PierPass Inc. today announced an initiative to reduce the number of transaction problems experienced when trucks pick up or deliver containers at the […] Read More
Operations Updates
Videos
Gate to Gate: What Happens When a Truck Picks Up a Container?
Inside a typical truck turn at the Port of Los Angeles / Port of Long Beach complex. What it takes to drop off or pick up a container at the ports.
A Day in the Life of the Terminal Gates at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Stop Trouble Tickets Before They Stop You
Rush Hour: Reducing Truck Turn Times by Avoiding Peak Congestion Periods
No system can eliminate all lines. From congested freeways during rush hour to movie ticket queues on a Friday night, lines form when everyone tries to use the same infrastructure at the same time. The marine terminals are no different.
Movie Night: Reducing Truck Turn Times by Avoiding Peak Congestion Periods
No system can eliminate all lines. From congested freeways during rush hour to movie ticket queues on a Friday night, lines form when everyone tries to use the same infrastructure at the same time. The marine terminals are no different.