The Port of Oakland handled 178,942 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in September 2025, a 6.6 percent decline year-over-year and 7 percent below August volumes. Port officials said the decrease reflects market adjustments tied to tariff uncertainty and shifting global trade flows rather than the usual seasonal trends.

Full imports totaled 75,716 TEUs, down 7.9 percent from September 2024, while full exports reached 60,123 TEUs, a 2.2 percent decrease. Despite these short-term dips, overall trade flows remained balanced, supported by steady vessel calls and efficient terminal operations.

Year-to-date through September, Oakland marine terminals processed 1.72 million TEUs, up 0.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Full imports rose 1.6 percent, and full exports were up 0.5 percent, reflecting stable performance amid tariff-related volatility in global markets.

The Port recorded 82 vessel calls in September compared with 90 a year ago. However, average vessel utilization climbed to 2,193 TEUs per call, up 1.8 percent, signaling continued deployment of larger ships and operational efficiency across terminals.

Source: Port of Oakland

 

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