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Boxes keep flowing into Los Angeles
Heavy traffic on the East Coast
Container throughput in California (USA) continues apace. For the fourth consecutive month, the Port of Los Angeles has set a new single-month cargo record. In July, the port moved more than 912,000 teu, making it the busiest July in the port’s 112-year history.
Container exchange per vessel reached the level of above 9,900 teu. In the same month, imports increased by 8.7% to 476,000 teu compared to the previous year. Exports decreased by 4% to 161,000 teu while empty containers increased by 20.7% to 274,000 teu. All figures combined, July’s throughput volumes reached the record level of 912,000 teu.
Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka remains optimistic: “Despite the continued decline in exports and high level of uncertainty driven by trade tensions, we continue to optimise our facilities. Seven months into 2019 overall volumes have risen by 6% compared to 2018.” (cd)