[wskinner]

It is, and it does. US ports are far less efficient than the more automated ports in Asia and Europe.

[Yeul]

Ah but that's because Rotterdam competes with Antwerp and Hamburg for example.

How many terminals are there on the West coast of the US that can handle the biggest vessels?

[gamblor956]

Two, and they both make heavy use of automation. (The port of LA and the neighboring port of Long Beach).

[viraptor]

It's not clear the automation change in isolation would improve the situation. They can get automated badly and be even less efficient.