The Port of Oakland processed 163,254 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in February 2026, a 16.7% decline from January and a 14.5% decrease year over year, as vessel activity slowed due in part to observation of the Lunar New Year.

Vessel calls declined from 86 in January to 72 in February, due partially to planned blank sailings tied to factory closures during Lunar New Year. Blank sailings are pre-scheduled vessel cancellations used by carriers to align capacity with demand.

Despite fewer ship arrivals, export volumes remained a bright spot. The Port handled 86,796 export TEUs, outpacing 76,458 import TEUs and reinforcing Oakland's role as a key gateway for U.S. agricultural and refrigerated commodities.

Import volumes saw the sharpest decline, falling 19.6% year over year, as reduced vessel capacity limited inbound cargo. Export volumes declined 9.5% year over year, demonstrating greater stability than imports amid shifting market conditions.

Source: Port of Oakland

 

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