Port of Los Angeles Logs Strong April as Frontloading Lifts Volumes

Summary

The Port of Los Angeles handled 878,000 TEUs in April, up 9% year-on-year, with imports leading the gain as shippers front-loaded ahead of summer. Executive Director Gene Seroka said the momentum reflects resilient US consumer demand and inventory rebuilding. The port reported stable dwell times and said terminal investments are keeping pace with the volume surge.