Port of Los Angeles recorded cargo decrease

The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 TEUs in July 2026, 6% below last year’s all-time July record, when businesses surged cargo ahead of anticipated trade policy changes, the result stood 7. 5% above the port’s five-year average for the month. Loaded imports reached 499,552 TEUs, down 8% compared to last year’s record month but 6% above the five-year July average, reflecting resilient consumer demand and continued opportunistic cargo movement by businesses responding to the evolving trade environment. Loaded exports totalled 111,776 TEUs, down 8% year-on-year, while empty containers declined 2% to 349,137 TEUs. Through the first seven months of 2026, the Port of Los Angeles has handled 6,083,067 TEUs, 1.