Port of LA container volumes up 14% in H1

Handling 4.73 million teu in the first half of the year the US West Coast gateway port’s container volumes up some 14% on the first six months of 2023.

In June the Port of LA handled 827,757 teu which while 10% up on the previous month was 1% lower than in June 2023, the port’s strongest month last year.

Despite the slight dip in year-on-year volumes in June this year Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka was upbeat saying: “June was a great month at the Port of Los Angeles, capping off of a stellar first half of the year.”

June 2024 loaded imports for the Port of LA were 428,753 teu, a 1.5% drop compared to the previous year, while loaded exports were up 13% at 122,515 teu.

“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,” Seroka said.

Looking ahead he commented: The US 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.”