Tariffs slow Port of Los Angeles' cargo volume
Overall cargo volume has slowed at the Port of Los Angeles (LA) due to the impact of tariffs on both imports on exports, with container volumes for May down 5% year-on-year in particular.
Following 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, the Port of LA handled 716,619 teu in May, marking the port’s lowest monthly cargo output in over two years.
Port of LA executive director Gene Seroka said: “While May volume is typically stronger than April as we approach our traditional peak season, our imports dropped 19% compared to last month.
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