ports

Port of Los Angeles Handles 890,861 TEUs in April, Second-Best Month on Record

The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 TEUs in April, representing a 5.7% increase from the prior year and the second-busiest April in the facility's history. Strong import demand drove performance despite lingering trade policy concerns. Loaded imports reached 459,825 TEUs, up 5% year-over-year and 21% above March levels. Loaded exports totaled 127,726 TEUs while empty containers reached 303,310 TEUs, 10% higher than last year. Through the first four months of 2026, the port processed 3,279,704 TEUs, maintaining a 2% advantage over its five-year average for the period. Port executives attributed the performance to consumer resilience and coordinated efforts from longshore workers, terminal operators, and rail partners. Back-to-school and early holiday merchandise imports are anticipated to build in coming months.