TRADE through the Port of Long Beach gained momentum in April, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year cargo growth at the nation's second-busiest seaport
TRADE through the Port of Long Beach gained momentum in April, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year cargo growth at the nation's second-busiest seaport. Imports rose 16.3 per cent to 364,665 TEU and exports declined 19.9 per cent to 98,266 TEU. Empty containers moving through the Port increased 30.7 per cent to 287,493 TEU.
'Imports are steadily climbing as we continue to work with industry partners to rebuild our market share,' said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. 'We are strengthening our competitiveness with our brand of operational excellence, customer service and ongoing infrastructure investments that will keep cargo moving efficiently well into the future.'
'Our highly skilled workforce and terminal operators continue to raise the bar on growing cargo volumes safely and sustainably,' said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bobby Olvera Jr. 'Our collaboration with labour and industry makes us the Port of Choice.'
The port has moved 2,753,244 TEU through the first four months of 2024, up 15.8 per cent from the same period in 2023.
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