As supply chains face uncertainty, Port of Los Angeles sets record January volume

Port of Los Angeles, U.S.Port of Los Angeles, U.S. (Source: FOX 11)

Despite the uncertainties surrounding the global supply chain, U.S. seaports continue to record container volumes.

The Port of Los Angeles handled 924,245 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in January, up 8% year-over-year, marking the busiest start in the port’s 117-year history.

“This January milestone adds to a great run of strong volume, with the last seven months averaging more than 927,000 container units,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a press release. “A strong economy, along with importers bringing in cargo as a hedge against tariffs and ahead of Lunar New Year, were key factors in January. We continue to move these record-breaking volumes quickly and efficiently, without ship delays.”

Containerized imports in January totaled 483,831 TEUs, up 9.5% from 2024. Exports, meanwhile, totaled 113,271 TEUs, down 10.5% from the same month last year.

The port handled 327,143 empty containers, up 14% from 2024, signaling an increase in import volume in the coming time.

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