Economics

Making Up for Lost Time, Cargo Ships Are Skipping Oakland And Returning Straight to Asia

  • Ships bypass Oakland to get to Asia more quickly, port says
  • Cargo volume handled fell 20% in October from year earlier
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Following long delays at southern California’s logjammed ports, cargo ships are bypassing the Port of Oakland and heading directly back to Asia to make up for lost time.

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