The San Pedro Bay ports cite continued progress moving containers off marine terminals. Since the fee was announced October 25, the twin ports have seen a decline of 33 per cent combined in aging cargo on the docks.

Under the temporary policy approved by the Harbour Commissions of both ports, ocean carriers can be charged a daily fee for each import container lingering for extended periods.

The fee was initially expected to be assessed on November 15, but was postponed until this week.