The Port of Los Angeles processed 826,638 TEUs in August, a 2.5 percent dip compared to a year ago and the port’s busiest August to date. Still, the port said this past month was the second-strongest August in its history and the sixth-busiest month eve.
“In addition to being one of our top 10 busiest months, August marked the inauguration of APL’s Eagle Express here in Los Angeles,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “This weekly China-to-L.A. service provides an unmatched level of speed to market and is yet another example of our focus on customer service and response to market demand.”
August imports decreased 2.8 percent to 420,573 TEUs compared to 2017. Exports increased 2 percent to 162,466 TEUs, while empty containers fell 4.9 percent to 243,600 TEUs.
Eight months into 2018, overall volumes have decreased 2.6 percent to 6 million TEUs compared to 2017 when the port set an all-time cargo record.
Current and historical data may be found here.