1 million boxes set new Los Angeles port record
The Port of Los Angeles handled record container volumes in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history The post 1 million boxes set new Los Angeles port record appeared first on FreightWaves .
In September 2026, the Port of Los Angeles set a new record by handling a staggering 1,042,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking its busiest month in its 118-year history. This surpassed the previous monthly record by over 20,000 TEUs. The port maintained an impressive pace throughout the quarter, processing nearly 3 million TEUs from July to September, and nearly 4 million TEUs from June to September, its strongest four-month span.
The surge in freight volumes was driven by strong consumer demand, inventory replenishment, and shippers allocating more cargo to Los Angeles due to challenges on alternative global trade routes. Port Executive Director Gene Seroka attributed the record-breaking performance to resilient consumer demand, tariff reductions, and the ongoing strength of consumer spending.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass commended the port's leadership and workforce for their crucial role in maintaining the city's economic engine.
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