Port of Los Angeles surpasses 1 million TEUs for second consecutive month

The Port of Los Angeles handled 1,026,872 TEUs in October 2026, setting a new record for the month. The figure also represents the second-highest monthly container volume in the port’s history.

For the first time, the port exceeded 1 million TEUs in two consecutive months. The October performance followed September’s all-time record of 1,042,652 TEUs, marking another milestone for the busiest container port in the United States.

The port has now surpassed 1 million TEUs three times in 2026. Furthermore, container throughput between June and October reached nearly 5 million TEUs, the strongest five-month period in its history.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka attributed the sustained activity to consumer spending, inventory replenishment and changes in trade policy. Ongoing disruptions along other global shipping routes have also influenced cargo movements.

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