Port of Long Beach records volume growth for ninth consecutive month

The Port of Long Beach has recorded volume growth for the ninth consecutive month – up by 13% in February to 765,385 teu – as retailers continued to move goods ahead of anticipated tariffs placed on some imported products and materials. 

Imports rose by 12% to 368,669 teu and exports increased by 3% to 90,026 teu while empty containers moving through the port climbed 19% to 306,690 teu. 

Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach CEO, said: “No matter the situation, the port will remain competitive by delivering exceptional customer service and moving ahead with capital improvement projects that will allow us to grow well in the future. I thank our industry partners for choosing to do business with us.”