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20 May

April Cargo Volumes Up at Port of Long Beach

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The Port of Long Beach last month beat its 2021 record for April, handling 10% more cargo year over year with 820,718 TEUs, according to data newly released by the port. Imports for April were up 9.2% at 400,803 TEUs, while exports fell 1.8% to 121,876 TEUs from the same time a year ago. Meanwhile, empty containers rose 16.9% to 298,039 TEUs last month compared to April 2021. “We are working closely with our industry stakeholders to quickly move the cargo off our docks and make room for the next wave of containers,” Long Beach Harbor Commission President Steven Neal…

19 Apr

Port of Long Beach Has Busiest March for Cargo Volumes

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The Port of Long Beach recorded its busiest March ever for cargo volumes, according to data released Thursday, April 14. Long Beach handled 863,156 TEUs during the month, a 2.7% uptick from March 2021. Imports rose 4.7% to 427,280 TEUs, while exports fell 18.3% to 114,185 TEUs year over year. Empty containers rose 10% to 321,691 TEUs, port data show. March is typically a slow month for shipping but the port has been working diligently to lower the amount of older containers from terminals and the number of ships waiting to come into the port. “Imports are on the rise…