Port of Los Angeles cargo volume increases for 3rd month in Oct

The Port processed 725,775 TEUs in October, a 7% improvement compared to October 2022. Loaded imports landed at 372,455 TEUs, an increase of 11% compared to the previous year. Loaded exports came in at 121,277 TEUs, an increase of 35% compared to 2022. Empty containers totaled 232,043 TEUs, a decline of 8% YoY

Our terminal operators, labour and other stakeholders have worked hard to earn cargo market share back over the last three months. Additionally, November is also shaping up to be a strong month as we see a final holiday push and warehouse replenishment: Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles.

We’re pleased to welcome back Zim and its eCommerce Express service back to the Port of Los Angeles. This is the fastest, most efficient route for trade with Asia, says Seroka. ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX), originally introduced in 2020, returns in view of the recent evolving needs of the e-commerce market.

Ten months into 2023, the Port has processed 7,123,900 TEUs, 16.6% less than the same period last year.

Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 755,150 TEUs in October at the Port of Long Beach, up 15% from October 2022. While imports increased 24% to 363,300 TEUs, exports declined 25% to 90,073 TEUs.

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