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The Port of Los Angeles handled 939,600 TEUs in July, a 37% increase over 2023, as holiday imports arrived earlier than usual
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The feat was the best July in LA Port’s 116-year history and the busiest month in over two years
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From January to July 2024, the Port of Los Angeles moved 5,671,091 TEUs, an 18% increase over the same period in 2023
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Loaded imports accounted for 501,281 TEUs, a 38% spike over the previous year
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Loaded exports increased 4% to 114,889 TEUs
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LA Port processed 323,431 empty containers, a 54% jump compared to 2023
The Port of Los Angeles handled 939,600 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July, a 37% increase over 2023.
According to a news statement, the container volume surge was attributed to the early arrival of holiday imports to avert potential delays later in the year.
Port officials claimed that the feat was the best July in its 116-year history and the busiest month in over two years.
“We’ve seen an influx of year-end holiday goods coming across our docks a bit earlier than usual to avoid any risk of delay later in the year,” Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka said.
“These goods – think toys, electronics and clothing – are arriving at the same time as more typical back-to-school, fall fashion and Halloween merchandise. An early peak season has helped to boost volumes here in Los Angeles.
“I’m grateful to our dedicated dockworkers, terminal operators, truck drivers, and all other stakeholders who work tirelessly every day to move all this cargo with remarkable speed and efficiency,” said Seroka.
From January to July 2024, the Port of Los Angeles moved 5,671,091 TEUs, an 18% increase over the same period in 2023.
Loaded imports accounted for 501,281 TEUs, a 38% spike over the previous year.
Loaded exports increased 4% to 114,889 TEUs in July, marking the 14th consecutive month of year-over-year export gains in Los Angeles, according to port officials.
LA Port processed 323,431 empty containers, a 54% jump compared to 2023.
