The current shortage in deep-ocean ro-ro capacity for vehicle imports to North America has necessitated the rapid set up of a landbridge between the west coast ports and inland destinations to the east
The current ro-ro capacity shortage is forcing faster returns for vessels delivering vehicles to North America, with many vessel operators dropping volumes at the west coast rather than onward shipment through the Panama Canal for east coast deliveries. That has necessitated a landbridge between the west and east of the US, something that is putting additional pressure on inland rail and road services
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