Port of Long Beach handles record 9.4m teu in 2021

The Port of Long Beach set a record of 9.38m teu in 2021 as dockworkers and terminal operators worked to clear the docks amid a historic, pandemic-induced import surge.

Representing a year-on-year increase of just under 16% from the 8.11m teu handled in 2020, imports jumped 15% to 4.5m teu while exports declined 3% to 1.4m teu compared to last year.

Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach executive director, said: “This incredible milestone was achieved by the skilled workers who keep goods moving through the supply chain as we continue to seek solutions to improve efficiency, attract business and build for the future.