The Port of Los Angeles continued its strong performance in February, building on a record-setting start to the year.
The port processed 801,398 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting a 2.5% increase from the same period in 2024 and making it the second-busiest February in the port’s history.
This growth aligns with a broader trend, as cargo volumes have increased year-over-year in 17 of the past 19 months.
A closer look at February’s numbers shows loaded imports reached 413,236 TEUs, a modest 1% rise from the previous year. Meanwhile, loaded exports dropped significantly by 18% to 109,156 TEUs, while empty container movement climbed 16% to 279,006 TEUs.
For the first two months of 2025, total cargo volume reached 1,725,643 TEUs, marking a 5.4% increase from the same period in 2024.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka, in a statement accompanying a media presentation, acknowledged the strong start but cautioned about potential hurdles later in the year. He noted that many retailers and manufacturers have accelerated imports to mitigate the impact of possible tariffs. With high existing inventory levels and tariff uncertainties, cargo volume could decline by as much as 10% in the second half of 2025.
“Here in Los Angeles, we will continue to look for new opportunities to bring more business through our gateway,” Seroka said.
Source: www.freightwaves.com
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