The Port of Los Angeles announced it processed 960,464 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, making it the second-busiest July in the Port's history. The strong performance continued a stretch of historically high cargo volume at the nation's busiest port.

"After topping 1 million container units in June, we nearly reached that mark again in July," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "Businesses continue to move cargo when they see windows of opportunity amid an evolving trade environment, while resilient consumer demand is helping keep imports at historically strong levels.

July cargo was 6% lower than last year's all-time record for the month, when businesses surged cargo ahead of anticipated trade policy changes. Despite the year-over-year decline, July volume was 7.5% above the Port's five-year average for the month.

Loaded imports reached 499,552 TEUs in July, down 8% compared with last year's record month but 6% above the five-year July average. Loaded exports totaled 111,776 TEUs, down 8% compared with last year. Empty containers totaled 349,137 TEUs, down 2% year over year.

During the first seven months of 2026, the Port handled 6,083,067 TEUs, 1.8% ahead of the same period last year.

Source: Port of Los Angeles

 

Back