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Port of Los Angeles Sets New June Record with Over 1 Million TEU, Driven by Import Surge and Tariff-Front-Loading
The Port of Los Angeles moved more than 1 million TEU in June 2026, its best June ever and third month above the million-TEU mark. Imports drove the record, rising 13% year-over-year, as importers front-loaded cargo ahead of impending tariff changes. Exports remained flat, while empty containers surged 17%. Executive Director Gene Seroka highlighted a shift in shipping patterns and upcoming tariff policy shifts including the expiration of Section 122 tariffs and new Section 301 tranches.
Jul 15, 2026 1 source