The port of Long Beach has reported its second -largest bush in the record, which shows its sixth commercial month in its 114 -year history. This strong performance comes as retailers go to their goods in the peak of the transportation season, with the support of recent pauses in tariffs that increase load flow.
The performance of the load on August 2025
Docks and terminal operators are run 901,846 units equivalent to twenty feet (Teu) In August, marginal reduction only 1.3 % compared to the record set in August 2024.
- Import: 440,318 TEU, compared to last year 3.6 %
- Exports: 95.960 teu, 8.3 %
- Empty dishes: 365,567 TEU, 3.7 %
Despite the number of imports and softer exports, the re -increase of the empty container has kept the volume of general cargo near the record level.
Port has already processed from January to August 2025 6,592,708 TEUSAgent 8.3 % increase Compared to the same period last year.
Leadership views
CEO of Port Long Beach Mario Cordro highlighted the challenges created by changing business policies “Changing business policies continues to create uncertainty for jobs and consumers. The digital tracker of our supply chain information is displaying the peak season of our transportation, which starts collecting its warehouses last year with its speed while preparing for winter holidays.“
Frank Clona, chairman of the Port Long Beach Commission, also praised the devotion of the workforce “I thank my dock workers for continuing their hard work to continue the commodity in the port during the peak of transportation. Our reputation as a major gateway to the Pacific Ocean trade relies on our ability to ensure safe and fast transport of goods.“
Gateway with a universal impact
The port of Long Beach is still a fundamental link in world trade. As the US top gateway to Trans -Pacific trade, it operates more than $ 300 billion annually and supports 2.7 million jobs across the United States, including 691,000 in South California.
Beyond trade, the port also plays a strategic role as one of the 18 strategic trade ports that supports US national defense operations.
Sustainability and cognition
The port celebrates in 2025 20 years of its green port policyThe framework that has significantly reduced the environmental traces of the port operation. These efforts have not come to the conclusion:
- Named “Best West Coast Port in North America” For the seventh consecutive year
- Granted “Best Green Port” In 2025
By looking forward, the port is preparing for investment $ 3.2 billion over the next decade In capital advances aimed at enhancing capacity, competition and sustainability.
End
The second second plant of the port of Long Beach emphasizes its continued importance in the global supply chain, even among the commercial uncertainties.
Given the peak season, which is currently underway, all eyes will come to the point of how the port while pursuing its long -term growth and green leadership can be a critical holiday.
For full load statistics, see the official port page: polb.com/statics.
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