Cargo volume up 15% at Port of Long Beach in Oct

Imports increased 24% to 363,300 TEUs and exports declined 25% to 90,073 TEUs at Port of Long Beach in October 2023. Empty containers moved through the port were up 23% at 301,777 TEUs. The Port has moved 6,577,815 TEUs during the first 10 months of 2023, down 18 percent from the same period last year.

Cargo is rebounding and we are continuing to collaborate with our industry partners to recapture market share and invest in infrastructure that will position us for future growth. We are anticipating moderate growth through the rest of the year as retailers continue to stock shelves for the winter holidays: Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach

We appreciate the hard work of our terminal operators, truckers, dockworkers and all of our supply chain partners who keep the goods moving through our Port and delivered to our communities, region, state and nation. As we are closing out 2023, we are excited for 2024 and continuing to deliver top-notch customer service while being sustainable and a good community partner: Bobby Olvera Jr, Long Beach Harbor Commission

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