The Port of Los Angeles processed 778,406 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, marking a 4.7% increase over the same month last year. First-quarter totals reached 2,504,049 TEUs, putting the Port 5.2% ahead of its 2024 pace.
Executive Director Gene Seroka noted the Port has experienced year-over-year growth in 18 of the last 20 months. He described the start of the second quarter as promising, with importers gearing up for spring and summer retail demand, including back-to-school goods. However, Seroka also cautioned that cargo volumes may dip by at least 10% in the second half of the year due to early shipments and the potential impact of tariffs.
At a media briefing, Seroka was joined by World Shipping Council President and CEO Joe Kramek, who addressed key industry issues including potential fees on China-built container ships and global supply chain decarbonization.
In March, 2025, loaded imports totaled 385,531 TEUs (up 1.6%), while loaded exports fell 15% to 122,975 TEUs. The Port also handled 269,900 empty containers — 23% more than last year.
For more information and historical cargo data, visit the Port of Los Angeles website.
