Port of Long Beach container volumes decline by 8% in May

The Port of Long Beach saw its container volumes drop by 8% in May to 695,937 teu due to shifting trade routes and cancelled voyages. 

Empty containers declined by 7% to 249,782 teu while imports fell by 5% to 345,271 teu and exports decreased by 21% to 100,885 teu. 

Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach CEO, said: “I am confident we will see additional cargo as we work with industry partners to rebuild our market share in this increasingly competitive environment.