West Basin Container Terminal (WBCT LLC), located at Berths 100-102 and 121-126 in the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro Bay), California, is one of North America's premier deepwater container marine terminals. Spanning over 290 acres with four deepwater container berths and super-post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes, WBCT handles major global liner services (including Yang Ming, COSCO, ONE, and Ocean Alliance carriers), offering on-dock rail intermodal interchange, advanced gate OCR automation, and container drayage dispatch.
How to Track Your WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Shipment Online
Tracking your WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) shipment is fast, transparent, and accessible 24/7. Follow these simple steps to monitor your cargo from origin pickup to final destination:
- Locate Your 11-Character Container Number: Find your container number (e.g., YMLU1234567, COSU, ONEY) on your Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) or Bill of Lading.
- Enter Container Number in Tracker: Input your 11-character container code into the search box above without spaces.
- Click Track: Submit the query to query WBCT’s Terminal Operating System (TOS / Navis N4).
- Review Terminal Status: Track gate-in, yard stack position, customs / demurrage holds, gantry vessel loading, discharge, and gate-out availability.
WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Tracking Number Format & Where to Find It
WBCT container tracking numbers follow the international standard BIC format of **4 letters followed by 7 numeric digits** (for example: YMLU1234567, COSU9876543, or ONEY4567890).
- Stenciled on the exterior container rear doors and side walls.
- On your official Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) issued at WBCT terminal gates.
- In your Shipping Bill, Ocean Bill of Lading, or customs release order.
Understanding WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Shipment Statuses
As your consignment moves through sorting facilities and linehaul transit, its status is scanned into the central network. Here is what each milestone checkpoint indicates:
| Status Milestone | Detailed Explanation | Next Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Gate-In at WBCT Terminal (Export CY) | Export container checked into WBCT terminal gate; optical character recognition (OCR) scan completed. | Container moved to yard stack awaiting vessel berthing. |
| Loaded onto Vessel | Container hoisted into ship hold via WBCT super-post-panamax gantry crane. | Container secured; vessel preparing to sail. |
| Vessel In Transit (Underway) | Container vessel departed Port of Los Angeles; sailing along international maritime corridors. | Oceanic transit underway with active satellite AIS monitoring. |
| Discharged from Vessel to Yard Stack | Import container lifted off vessel and placed into destination yard stack. | Awaiting customs release, freight release, and appointment booking. |
| Customs Hold / Terminal Examination (CBP Hold) | Container flagged for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) examination or agriculture hold. | Customs broker must resolve inspection documentation. |
| Available for Drayage Pickup (Cleared) | Customs, freight, and terminal charges cleared; container staged in available pickup area. | Trucker must book gate appointment via terminal appointment system. |
| Gate-Out for Delivery (Drayage Dispatched) | Container picked up by drayage truck and exited WBCT terminal gate. | Truck delivering container to local warehouse or rail ramp. |
WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Shipping Services & Delivery Timelines
WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) offers specialized delivery tiers engineered for domestic and commercial logistics needs:
- Deepwater Container Berth Operations: State-of-the-art gantry cranes handling the world’s largest ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) exceeding 18,000 TEUs.
- On-Dock Intermodal Rail Yard: Direct rail connectivity linking WBCT with BNSF and Union Pacific transcontinental rail networks.
- Comprehensive Reefer Facilities: Extensive refrigerated container plug points with continuous automated temperature monitoring.
- eModal Gate Appointment Integration: Digital appointment scheduling minimizing trucker turn times and optimizing yard flow.
Troubleshooting WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Delivery Delays & Non-Delivery (NDR)
Terminal dwell times at the Port of Los Angeles typically stem from US Customs (CBP) examination holds, ocean carrier freight holds, or chassis shortages during peak import seasons. Drayage truckers must book gate appointments via eModal once the container status updates to "Available for Pickup" to avoid terminal demurrage fees.
Official WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Customer Support Directory
For parcel tracking escalations, address modifications, or delivery claims, reach out to WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) customer support:
- Helpline / Phone: 1-310-519-2349 (WBCT Customer Service Desk) / 1-310-519-2300
- Email Support: customerservice@wbct.us
- Official Website: https://www.wbct.us
- Headquarters: 2050 John S. Gibson Blvd, San Pedro, California 90731, United States (Port of Los Angeles)
- Major Transit Hubs: Port of Los Angeles (Berths 100-102 & 121-126), BNSF Hobart Rail Yard, Union Pacific ICTF Ramp
Frequently Asked Questions about WBCT (West Basin Container Terminal) Tracking
How do I track my container at WBCT Los Angeles?
Enter your 11-character container number (e.g. YMLU1234567) into the tracking tool above to view live gate-in, yard stack position, customs hold status, and pickup availability.
What shipping lines call at West Basin Container Terminal (WBCT)?
WBCT primarily handles vessels belonging to the Ocean Alliance and THE Alliance, including Yang Ming, COSCO Shipping Lines, Evergreen Line, and Ocean Network Express (ONE).
How does a trucker book an appointment to pick up a container at WBCT?
Once the container shows "Available for Pickup" with no holds, the drayage motor carrier must log into eModal to book an import pickup appointment window.
What causes a container to be on hold at WBCT?
Common holds include US Customs (CBP) exam holds, carrier freight payment holds, terminal demurrage holds, or USDA agriculture inspection holds.