The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April 2025, marking a 9.4% increase compared to April 2024.
Over the first four months of the year, the port processed a total of 3,346,853 TEUs—up 6.2% from the same period last year.
“We’ve experienced nearly two years of strong cargo volume, including ten consecutive months of year-over-year growth,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
He adde that early gains were driven by a strong economy and high consumer confidence, while recent increases reflect a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs.
Looking ahead, Seroka cautioned that global trade may soften in the short term due to ongoing tariff pressures and market uncertainty. He also noted that there is a plan of $230 million in capital projects for the upcoming fiscal year.
April Cargo Breakdown
Loaded imports totaled 439,230 TEUs, up 5% from April 2024.
Loaded exports reached 128,394 TEUs, reflecting a 3% decline year-over-year.
Empty containers surged to 275,183 TEUs, a 25% increase compared to last April.
