The Port of Los Angeles processed 812,000 TEUs in January 2026, down 12 per cent from elevated 2025 levels when importers rushed cargo ahead of tariffs.
Imports fell 13 per cent and exports dropped 8 per cent.
Port officials cited high inventories and trade policy uncertainty, though consumer demand and forward purchase orders remain stable.
Imports fell 13 per cent and exports dropped 8 per cent.
Port officials cited high inventories and trade policy uncertainty, though consumer demand and forward purchase orders remain stable.
