Archives



Business, Freight News, Sea


Port of Long Beach Sees Busiest Month Ever

[ August 31, 2017   //   ]

Surging cargo volume in July set a record for the best month in the Port of Long Beach’s 106-year history, surpassing the previous high mark set in August 2015 for the number of containers moved across its docks.

With total volume of 720,312 TEUs in July, cargo traffic has increased for five consecutive months in Long Beach, and in six of the first seven months of 2017. Volume is up 6.4% for the calendar year compared to 2016.

“Given the unprecedented change in the industry, we are pleased to see shippers choosing Long Beach,” said Harbor Commission President Lou Anne Bynum. “We thank our industry partners for having confidence in this Port, and we pledge to continue to provide the best service and the best facilities.”

“These numbers are great for Long Beach and good news for the economy,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “They are also indicators of the kind of service we provide to our customers as they seek the best and most efficient pathways to get their goods to U.S. markets.”

Overall, container business in Long Beach was 13.1% higher in July compared to the same month a year ago. Imports jumped 16.3% to 378,820 TEUs — also setting an all-time record for the Port — as retailers anticipate consumer demand for goods in the coming months. Exports slipped 11.7% to 126,098 containers. The recent wave of imports helped push empty containers 27.7% higher, to 215,394 TEUs. Empty containers are repositioned overseas.

Tags: