July 21, 2025
The Port of Los Angeles handled 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, 8% more than last year. It was the busiest June in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles.
"Some importers are bringing in year-end holiday cargo now ahead of potential higher tariffs later in the year," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "July may be our peak season month as retailers and manufacturers bring orders in earlier than usual, then brace for trade uncertainty.
June 2025 loaded imports came in at 470,450 TEUs, 10% more than last year. Loaded exports landed at 126,144 TEUs, a 3% improvement from 2024. The Port processed 295,746 empty container units, 7% more than last year.
After six months in 2025, the Port of Los Angeles has handled 4,955,812TEUs, 5% more than the same period in 2024.
Source: Port of Los Angeles