In August 2026, the Port of Long Beach set a record with 919,992 TEU, a 2% increase from last year, despite ongoing tariff pressures.
The Port of Long Beach moved 919,992 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in August 2026, a 2% increase over the same month last year, establishing a new August record and ranking as the fifth-busiest month in the port's 115-year history.
The milestone signals steady momentum for one of North America's busiest gateways, as cargo owners continue to route high volumes through the San Pedro Bay complex despite shifting trade policy and global uncertainty.
Loaded imports rose 3.6% year-on-year to 456,100 TEU, while loaded exports climbed 4% to 99,754 TEU. Empty containers slipped 0.39% to 364,138 TEU.
"Our August numbers tell us that shippers continue to adapt to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty and are confident in the Port of Long Beach's ability to deliver," said Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach.
Through the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 6,678,078 TEU, up 1.3% from the same period in 2025.
The results point to sustained cargo demand and reliable throughput at a port that continues to position itself as a dependable link in global supply chains. For businesses managing costs, delivery commitments, and inventory flows across international markets, consistent volume growth reinforces the gateway's role as a stable channel for moving goods to market.
