A Pier Pass Fee, also known as a Traffic Mitigation Fee, is a per-container charge used at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to support extended terminal gate hours and reduce daytime port congestion. The fee helps fund night and weekend operations so cargo can move outside peak traffic periods. For importers and shippers, the Pier Pass Fee may appear as a separate logistics cost when containers move through these Southern California ports.
- On-peak hours: weekdays 3 AM to 6 PM
- Off-peak hours: weekdays 6 PM to 3 AM and all day weekends
- Fee applies per move (inbound or outbound) during peak hours
- Importers who can schedule off-peak drayage avoid the fee entirely
The Pier Pass fee is managed by PierPASS, Inc. and is subject to periodic rate adjustments. Check current rates and peak/off-peak hours with your drayage provider.
Learn more about Dedola’s ocean freight shipping services. Related terms: Alameda Corridor Surcharge (ACS), Clean Truck Fee, FCL.
