Following a record-breaking start to 2025, the Port of Los Angeles maintained its momentum in February, processing 801,398 TEUs.
This marks a 2.5% increase from the previous year and is the second-busiest February in the port’s history.
“For 17 of the last 19 months, the Port of Los Angeles has experienced year-over-year cargo growth, all without ship delays or back-ups on our docks,” commented Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka during a media briefing.
“That’s a testament to the outstanding work of the women and men of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, our terminal operators, truckers, railroads and other stakeholders.”
Seroka highlighted a shift in shipping patterns due to trade uncertainties. “Many retailers and manufacturers have been importing their products through Los Angeles earlier than usual as a hedge against tariffs,” he noted.
“Given the substantial inventory already here, and the uncertainty of tariffs, it’s possible we could see a 10% volume decline in the second half of the year. Here in Los Angeles, we will continue to look for new opportunities to bring more business through our gateway.”
In February 2025, the Californian port recorded 413,236 TEUs in loaded imports, reflecting a 1% increase from the previous year. However, loaded exports declined by 18% to 109,156 TEUs. The number of empty containers processed surged by 16% to 279,006 TEUs.
Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2025, the Port of Los Angeles handled 1,725,643 TEUs, representing a 5.4% growth over the same period in 2024.
