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(12 articles)Tariffs and Iran tensions force LA port to abandon shipping traditions
The Port of Los Angeles achieved record throughput in June with 1 million TEUs, signaling strong near-term demand amid global trade uncertainty. However, Port Director Gene Seroka indicated that visib
Rail Intermodal Growth Slows Amid Peak Season Bottlenecks
The Association of American Railroads' latest data reveals a critical tension in North American freight markets: while overall rail traffic remains ahead of year-ago levels, intermodal growth has dram
Port of LA hits record June as tariff changes loom
The Port of Los Angeles achieved a historic milestone in June 2025, processing over 1 million TEUs—the best June in its 118-year history and only the third time it has crossed this threshold. However,
Port of LA and Shenzhen Ports Partner on Sustainable Maritime Trade
The Port of Los Angeles and Shenzhen Ports have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on sustainable trade initiatives and maritime technology innovation. This strategic partne
LA Port Surges 17% in May as Shippers Frontload amid Tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles recorded exceptional May performance with container volumes reaching 840,165 TEUs—a 17% year-over-year increase—signaling robust frontloading activity driven by multiple struct
LA Port Faces 7% Volume Decline as Tariffs Redirect Trade
The Port of Los Angeles approved a $3.4 billion budget for fiscal 2026-2027 while projecting a 7% decline in container volumes to 9.3 million TEUs—a significant headwind reflecting structural shifts i
Trump Tariffs May Trigger May Surge at US Busiest Port
Port leadership has publicly cautioned that proposed Trump administration tariffs could trigger a significant surge in import volumes at the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex—America's busiest c
Alameda Corridor: Optimizing LA Port Inland Freight Routes
The Alameda Corridor represents a critical infrastructure component connecting the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach to inland distribution hubs across Southern California and beyond. This de
LA Port Volume Surges on Spring-Summer Goods Despite Geopolitical Tensions
The Port of Los Angeles is experiencing improved cargo volumes in April, reflecting strong seasonal demand for spring and summer merchandise, including back-to-school products and early holiday invent
Infrastructure Investment Key to Mitigating Supply Chain Disruption
This editorial piece advocates for strategic infrastructure investment as a primary tool to prevent and mitigate supply chain disruptions. The commentary reflects growing consensus among supply chain
LA Port Surges 18% While East Coast Ports Struggle
The Port of Los Angeles reported exceptional performance in April 2026, handling 891,000 container units—marking an 18% increase from March and a 5.5% year-over-year gain. This surge comes as US East
LA Port Congestion Eases: Supply Chain Relief Ahead
The Port of Los Angeles, one of North America's most critical container gateways, has successfully cleared congestion that had plagued operations and disrupted supply chains across multiple industries