Following record cargo achievements in July, Port of Los Angeles volume sustained strength in August, as efficiently processed 958,355 TEUs, nearly matching last year’s robust performance.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka stated at a media briefing that this represents the best two-month period for any Western Hemisphere port.
Seroka added that they anticipate container volumes will moderate through the remainder of 2025, particularly against last year’s exceptionally high benchmarks. This is because much year-end holiday cargo has already arrived.
Economic indicators like decelerating job growth and persistent inflation are making both importers and consumers somewhat more cautious.
Vincent Iacopella, President of Trade and Government Relations at Alba Wheels Up International, joined Seroka for the briefing. An experienced customs broker and freight forwarder, Iacopella assists shippers in navigating trade and supply chain challenges.
August 2025 loaded imports totaled 504,514 TEUs, 1% below last year. Loaded exports reached 127,379 TEUs, a 5% improvement from 2024.
The Port processed 326,462 empty container units, 1% below last year.
Eight months into 2025, the Port of Los Angeles has processed 6,934,004 TEUs, 4.5% above the same period in 2024.
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