Port of Los Angeles cargo volume up 16% in November

The Port of Los Angeles processed 884,315 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in November, a 16% increase over the previous year. Eleven months into 2024, the Port of Los Angeles has moved 9,375,735 TEUs, 19% ahead of its 2023 pace.

“We are well on pace to exceed 10 million container units for only the second time in our 117-year history,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “It’s a remarkable milestone that we owe to the collective efforts of our partners: The women and men of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, our trucking community, terminal operators, rail partners and many others whose efforts continue to elevate the Port of Los Angeles to new heights.”

Scott Kelly, Vice President of Ocean Services, The Americas for Expeditors International joined Seroka at today’s media briefing. Kelly discussed tariffs, East and Gulf coast labor issues and the role that logistics companies like Expeditors play in the global supply chain.

November 2024 loaded imports came in at 458,165 TEUs, a 19% increase compared to the previous year. Loaded exports came in at 124,117 TEUs, an 11% increase over 2023. The Port processed 302,033 empty containers, a 13% jump compared to 2023.