7d ago
Los Angeles Congestion Relief: Bearish container shipping
Los Angeles / Long Beach shows Congestion score 30 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 57). This typically leads container shipping markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bearish read on ZIM (currently $30.1, +1.8% 5d).
Triggered By
Congestion score 30 is 1.8σ below same-hour baseline (avg 57)
Trade Idea
Short ZIM (currently $30.1, +1.8% 5d) while congestion holds below 30 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 1-2 weeks hold as port data typically leads container shipping by ~5-10 days.
Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (7d ago) — check the live tape before acting.
Entry
Congestion holds below 30 for 2+ consecutive polls
Invalidation
congestionScore reverts toward baseline (57) within 48h, or ZIM rises above $31
Horizon
1-2 weeks
Affected Assets
ZIM
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MATX
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CHRW
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BOAT
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SEA
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⚠ A broad risk-off move or weakening import demand could override this port-level signal.
Systematic signal · rule-based engine
Port Activity at Signal Time
14-day historyVessels
79
Anchored
2
Congestion
38/100
Shaded band = rolling 7-day avg ± 1σ · breaks outside band = anomaly territory
Permanent link to this signal
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