Port of Los Angeles posts record month with 1.04 million TEUs in September
September 2026 saw the Port of Los Angeles move 1,042,652 TEUs, the highest monthly throughput in its 118-year record and part of a near-3 million TEU quarter.
port profile
Port of Los Angeles
A major container port serving Los Angeles and the wider Southern California gateway.
- Country
- United States
- Location
- San Pedro, California
- Region
- North America
Archive connections
Latest reports mentioning Port of Los Angeles
Maritime desk
Port of Los Angeles posts busiest three-month cargo stretch in its history
The Port of Los Angeles handled 955,907 TEUs in August, completing the busiest three consecutive months in the port’s history with more than 2.9 million TEUs moved in June, July and August, sources indicated on 10 September 2026.
Maritime desk
Port of Los Angeles lease extended to 2056 for Yusen Terminals
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a 30‑year lease extension for Yusen Terminals to remain at the Port of Los Angeles through 2056, a decision tied to a $200 million commitment to zero‑emission cargo‑handling equipment, Port Technology International reported on 28 August 2026.
Maritime desk
USC Global Supply Chain Institute honours Port of Los Angeles and Gene Seroka
The USC Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute has presented its Global Supply Chain Leadership Excellence Award to the Port of Los Angeles and executive director Gene Seroka for leadership during periods of supply‑chain disruption, sources indicated on 17 August 2026.
Archive reportInternational
Los Angeles and Shenzhen formalise sister‑port partnership focused on green tech and logistics
A memorandum signed on 9 July 2026 establishes a sister‑port relationship between the Port of Los Angeles, Shenzhen Port Group and Yantian International Container Terminals with a focus on green technology, logistics and workforce collaboration.
Archive reportPorts
Los Angeles port pairs a strong container year with a new investment agenda
The Port of Los Angeles reported 10.2 million container units in 2025 and set out plans spanning a proposed terminal, a cruise centre and zero-emission equipment.
Archive reportMaritime Business
CMA CGM sets out four-year $20bn US maritime and logistics programme
CMA CGM says its planned investment will span ships, ports, air cargo and research, with a stated target of 10,000 American jobs.