By Jacqui Fatka
Farm Progress
Containerized agricultural exporters rely heavily on the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex to move products overseas. However, ongoing delays at the ports have led to an estimated 22% loss of agricultural sales. Touted as a solution publicized during a White House virtual roundtable event on Oct. 13 with stakeholders, the Biden administration announced the Port of Los Angeles would begin operating around the clock, joining Long Beach, which already operates 24/7.