The Port of Los Angeles achieved a remarkable milestone in October, processing 905,026 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs)—a 25% increase from the previous year. This marks the first time the port has exceeded 900,000 TEUs for four consecutive months.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka highlighted the factors driving this growth: “These robust, sustained volumes will likely continue in the coming months with strong consumer spending, an early Lunar New Year, importer concerns about unresolved East Coast labor issues, and the possibility of new tariffs next year that could drive up shipping costs.”

The port’s year-to-date performance reflects this momentum, with 8,491,420 TEUs handled in the first ten months of 2024—a 19% increase over the same period in 2023. October’s figures include:

• 462,740 TEUs in loaded imports (up 24%),
• 122,716 TEUs in loaded exports (up 1%),
• 319,570 empty containers (a 38% increase).

Meanwhile, the Port of Long Beach reported even stronger results. In October, it handled 987,191 TEUs, a 30.7% year-over-year increase and an 8% jump from its previous record set in August 2024. This surge was fueled by high demand for holiday merchandise, helping the port achieve its highest monthly volume in history.

These record-breaking performances at the twin ports underscore the strength of West Coast logistics hubs amid growing consumer demand and evolving global trade dynamics.