Port of Los Angeles cargo handled up 14% in H12024

The Port of Los Angeles processed 827,757 TEUs in June, a 10 percent increase over the previous month and less than one percent compared to last June, which was the Port’s best month in 2023.

Six months into 2024, the Port of Los Angeles is 14 percent ahead of the previous year, says an official release.

“June was a great month at the Port of Los Angeles, capping off a stellar first half of the year,” says Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles. “The last six months have been steady and consistent, both in terms of cargo volume and, equally important, the efficiency on and around our terminal operations.

“The U.S. economy continues to be the primary driver of our cargo volume, and I expect to see that continue in the months ahead. We have ample capacity on our docks to efficiently handle more goods as retailers and e-commerce outlets begin to move fall fashion, Halloween and year-end holiday items through the supply chain.”

June 2024 loaded imports landed at 428,753 TEUs, a 1.5 percent drop compared to the previous year. Loaded exports came in at 122,515 TEUs, an increase of 13 percent compared to last year. June marked the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year export gains in Los Angeles. The Port processed 276,489 empty containers, a 4.5 percent decrease compared to 2023.

The Port has moved 4,731,491 TEUs during the first six months of 2024, a 14 percent increase over the 2023 mark of 4,137,379 TEUs, the release added.