March 20, 2026
Port of Los Angeles February cargo volume second best on record
The Port of Los Angeles processed 824,323 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, marking the second-busiest February in the Port's history and an increase of 3% compared to last year.
"Retailers and manufacturers brought in cargo ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, when many factories paused production in Asia," Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said at a media briefing. "As we head into our traditional slack season, it will be followed by some replenishment of inventories, particularly spring and summer fashion goods. The Port of Los Angeles will be prepared with efficient operations, terminal capacity and the world's best waterfront workforce."
Seroka noted that while cargo volume remains steady, global developments are creating uncertainty across supply chains.
February 2026 loaded imports totaled 433,812 TEUs, 5% higher than last year. Loaded exports reached 116,633, an increase of 7%. The Port processed 273,878 empty container units, 2% less than last year.
Two months into the year, the Port of Los Angeles has handled 1,636,324 TEUs, 5% less than last year.
Source: Port of Los Angeles