Los Angeles / Long Beach

Name: Los Angeles / Long Beach Port Congestion Data
Creator: HarborSignal

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LOW CONGESTION

The LA/Long Beach complex handles ~40% of U.S. imports. Congestion directly impacts trans-Pacific freight rates and the earnings of carriers like ZIM and Matson (MATX). Prolonged backlogs lift shipping stocks; sudden clearance can signal demand weakness.

Live Vessel Traffic

Real-time AIS positions

0 vessels · 0 anchored

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Tradeable Assets

Live prices · 5-min cache

How each asset relates to congestion at this port

Stocks

ZIM

Primary

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Most volatile shipping stock · options-friendly · reacts within days of congestion news

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

MATX

Primary

Matson Inc

US-focused · cleaner pure-play on LA/LB specifically

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

CHRW

Proxy

C.H. Robinson

Freight broker · good supply chain stress proxy without direct shipping exposure

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

ETFs

BOAT

ETF/Hedge

SonicShares Global Shipping ETF

Diversified shipping basket · lower volatility, lower risk than single names

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

Current Snapshot

1d ago

⚠

Low confidence data— failover source (VesselAPI): counts only, not baseline-comparable

Total Vessels

Anchored

66%

Anchored %

3.2

Avg Dwell (hrs)

Congestion ScoreLOW · / 100

Low (0–30)Med (31–60)High (61–100)

Freight Fundamentals

Baltic Dry · shipping equities · live

Baltic Dry Index

—

global dry-bulk freight

No history

Rising = tighter shipping capacity, bullish for carriers. Falling = slack freight demand.

Shipping Equities

+2.76%

4-name avg · today

BID

The equity market's read on freight conditions. Congestion at this port can lead carrier earnings and freight rates, often over a 5–10 day horizon.

ZIM

$25.27▲ 3.02%

MATX

$214.45▲ 4.91%

CHRW

$146.70▲ 1.10%

BOAT

$44.35▲ 2.01%

History

ZIM overlayDeep compare →

Congestion score · grey band = 7d normal range · Vessel count (dashed) · ZIM price (purple)

Lead-lag: over the last 30 days, LA / Long Beach congestion moved in step with ZIM · r = -0.51 (strong inverse) · 10-day sample, directional not predictive

Port Throughput

30-day vessel calls

Currently in port

172

Completed calls

3.2h

Avg dwell time

Vessel	Class	Arrived	Departed	Dwell
MEDI EGADI	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
BLUE GRASS MARINER	tanker	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
FANTASEA ONE	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
CABRILLO	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	3h
PIPER INNESS	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	4h
EDITH FOSS	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	4h
MILLENIUM MAVERICK	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	9h
MAERSK ANTARES	container	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
ANGELS NAVIGATOR	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h
KIMBERLY D	unknown	2026-08-05	2026-08-05	2h

Signal History

10 signals · 30 days

BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

8d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 41 is 1.7σ below same-hour baseline (avg 57). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $27.29, +13.6% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 41 is 1.7σ below same-hour baseline (avg 57)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $27.29, +13.6% 5d) while congestion holds below 41 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (8d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 41 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (57) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $28.11

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

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⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

11d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 36 is 2.5σ below same-hour baseline (avg 55). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $25.19, +1.2% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 36 is 2.5σ below same-hour baseline (avg 55)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $25.19, +1.2% 5d) while congestion holds below 36 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (11d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 36 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (55) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.95

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BULLISH●○○ Single trigger

12d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Spike: Bullish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 46 is 1.7σ above same-hour baseline (avg 33). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on ZIM (currently $24.73, -3.4% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 46 is 1.7σ above same-hour baseline (avg 33)

Trade Idea

Long ZIM (currently $24.73, -3.4% 5d) while congestion holds above 46 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (12d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds above 46 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (33) within 48h, or ZIM falls below $23.99

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

15d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 26 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 51). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.56, +1% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 26 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 51)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.56, +1% 5d) while congestion holds below 26 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (15d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 26 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (51) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.3

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

18d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 27 is 1.7σ below same-hour baseline (avg 49). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.9, +2.5% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 27 is 1.7σ below same-hour baseline (avg 49)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.9, +2.5% 5d) while congestion holds below 27 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (18d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 27 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (49) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.65

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

20d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 4 is 3.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 46). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $25.07, +2.3% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 4 is 3.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 46)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $25.07, +2.3% 5d) while congestion holds below 4 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (20d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 4 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (46) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.82

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BULLISH●○○ Single trigger

24d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Spike: Bullish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 85 is 2.1σ above same-hour baseline (avg 63). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on ZIM (currently $24.3, +1.4% 5d).

Triggered By

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Congestion score 85 is 2.1σ above same-hour baseline (avg 63)

Trade Idea

Long ZIM (currently $24.3, +1.4% 5d) while congestion holds above 85 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (24d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds above 85 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (63) within 48h, or ZIM falls below $23.57

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

26d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 28 is 2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 50). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.145, +0.7% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 28 is 2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 50)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.145, +0.7% 5d) while congestion holds below 28 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (26d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 28 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (50) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $24.87

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

27d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 17 is 2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 37). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.8, +0.8% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 17 is 2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 37)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.8, +0.8% 5d) while congestion holds below 17 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (27d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 17 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (37) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.54

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

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BEARISH●○○ Single trigger

28d ago

Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping

Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 14 is 2.2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 34). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $24.4, +2% 5d).

Triggered By

▼

Congestion score 14 is 2.2σ below same-hour baseline (avg 34)

Trade Idea

Short ZIM (currently $24.4, +2% 5d) while congestion holds below 14 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.

Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (28d ago) — check the live tape before acting.

Entry

Congestion holds below 14 for 2+ consecutive polls

Invalidation

congestionScore reverts toward baseline (34) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $25.13

Horizon

1-2 weeks

Affected Assets

ZIM

$25.27

▲ 3.02%

closed

MATX

$214.45

▲ 4.91%

closed

CHRW

$146.70

▲ 1.10%

closed

BOAT

$44.35

▲ 2.01%

closed

SEA

—

⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.

Systematic signal · rule-based engine

Track record →View detail →

About Los Angeles / Long Beach

Why does Los Angeles / Long Beach port congestion matter for traders?

Which stocks, futures, and ETFs are correlated with Los Angeles / Long Beach?

HarborSignal tracks ZIM, MATX, CHRW, BOAT against Los Angeles / Long Beach vessel activity. Port flows tend to lead these markets by roughly 5–10 days.

How is Los Angeles / Long Beach congestion measured?

Vessel positions are collected hourly from AIS transponder data. A congestion score is derived from vessel count and the anchored ratio, then z-scored against a 30-day same-hour baseline to flag anomalies.