Almost 1 million TEUs in new record for this U.S. container gateway
The Port of Long Beach marked its fifth-busiest month ever as imports and exports both increased. The post Almost 1 million TEUs in new record for this U.S. container gateway appeared first on FreightWaves .
The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest August on record in 2026, processing nearly 920,000 container units, marking a 2% increase from the same month in 2025. This performance placed the port fifth in its 115-year history. Imports surged 3.6% year-over-year to 456,100 TEUs, while exports rose 4% to 99,754 TEUs. The influx of imports and exports helped counteract a slight decline in empty-container traffic, which decreased 0.39% to 364,138 TEUs.
Long Beach handled 6.68 million TEUs through the first eight months of 2026, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Port Chief Executive Noel Hacegaba attributed the success to shippers' continued adaptation to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, expressing confidence in the port's ability to meet their needs.
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