Explore container volumes at 12 major U.S. ports to understand shifting trade patterns, economic indicators, and supply chain dynamics across different coasts and months.
In 2024, U.S. ports experienced notable shifts in cargo volumes, reflecting broader economic trends and supply chain dynamics. Here’s an overview of the top U.S. ports by container volume and emerging patterns in maritime cargo.
Top U.S. Container Ports in 2024
- Port of Los Angeles, California: Maintaining its position as the busiest container port in the U.S., the Port of Los Angeles handled approximately 9.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024. This port serves as a critical hub for trade between the United States and Asia, facilitating the movement of goods across the Pacific Ocean. Its strategic location on the West Coast allows it to efficiently manage high volumes of cargo, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy.
- Port of Long Beach, California: Adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach processed around 9.4 million TEUs in 2024. Together, these neighboring ports form one of the world’s largest port complexes, playing a pivotal role in international trade.
- Port of New York and New Jersey: As the leading port on the East Coast, this port complex handled approximately 8.9 million TEUs in 2024, underscoring its significance in transatlantic trade and its extensive hinterland connections.
- Port of Savannah, Georgia: The Port of Savannah experienced substantial growth, with a 12% increase in TEU volume compared to the previous year, reaching nearly 5.6 million TEUs in 2024. This growth solidifies its position as a major gateway for containerized cargo in the Southeastern United States.
- Port of Houston, Texas: Handling over 4.1 million TEUs in 2024, the Port of Houston celebrated a landmark year, achieving a record-breaking 53,066,219 million tons of cargo. In addition to its two highly efficient container facilities, Port Houston runs one of the largest breakbulk terminals in the U.S.
Maritime Cargo Trends in 2024
The year 2024 marked a period of recovery and growth for U.S. ports, influenced by various factors:
- Post-Pandemic Rebound: Follow
- Retail Inventory Restocking: U.S. retailers increased imports to replenish inventories, leading to elevated port volumes. This trend was particularly evident in the first half of 2024, with major ports reporting double-digit gains compared to the previous year.
- Supply Chain Diversification: In response to previous supply chain disruptions, companies diversified their shipping routes, resulting in a more balanced distribution of cargo across both West and East Coast ports.
- Infrastructure Investments: Significant investments in port infrastructure and technology enhancements improved operational efficiencies, enabling ports to handle increased cargo volumes more effectively.
Conclusion
The performance of U.S. ports in 2024 reflects a resilient and adaptive maritime industry, responding to evolving global trade dynamics and supply chain strategies. As ports continue to invest in infrastructure and technology, they are better positioned to accommodate future growth and mitigate potential disruptions.
Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes soared 20% YoY in December
The Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 246,499 total TEUs in December, marking a 10th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
Auto volumes went down by less than 1% for the year at 337,749 units, according to a Jan. 21 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Northwest Seaport Alliance in December 2024
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Feb. 4, 2025
Port Everglades cargo volumes up 7% YoY in December
Port Everglades processed 91,556 total TEUs, ending the year with YoY growth in every month during 2024.
Loaded imports were up 13% YoY and loaded exports went up 6% YoY. Empties also increased, rising 1% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the Port Everglades in December 2024
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Feb. 4, 2025
Port Houston cargo volumes up 5% YoY in December
Port Houston processed 340,418 total TEUs in December, spurred by robust shipments of consumer goods, resins, chemicals, rubber and textiles, according to a Jan. 27 press release.
The Gulf Coast port also saw an increase in refrigerated cargo imports, which were up 15% in 2024 overall compared to the previous year.
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Container volumes processed by the Port Houston in December 2024
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Feb. 4, 2025
Port of Oakland cargo volumes up 4% YoY in December
The Port of Oakland processed 182,646 total TEUs in December, helping fuel a 9.5% YoY increase in 2024 overall, according to a Jan. 31 press release.
The port’s 2024 imports grew 15% year over year, while exports grew by 5.4%. But the port did experience a 4% decline in refrigerated shipments during the year.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Oakland in December 2024
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Feb. 4, 2025
Port of Virginia cargo volumes rise 6% YoY in December
The Port of Virginia processed 284,461 total TEUs, marking a 6% year-over-year increase, the port reported.
Loaded imports, exports and empties also all rose 6% YoY during the month.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Virginia in December 2024
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Feb. 4, 2025
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes down 5% YoY in December
The South Carolina Ports Authority processed 198,018 total TEUs in December, the port reported.
Loaded imports dipped 6% year over year and loaded exports went down 17% YoY. However, empties were up 9% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the South Carolina Ports Authority in December 2024
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Jan. 29, 2025
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes up 14% YoY in December
Jacksonville Port Authority processed 123,778 total TEUs in December, marking a third consecutive month of year-over-year total volume growth.
Loaded imports went up year over year by 10%. Loaded exports increased 6% YoY, with empties rising 26% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the Jacksonville Port Authority in December 2024
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Jan. 29, 2025
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 24% YoY in December
The Port of Los Angeles processed 921,617 total TEUs in December, leading to its sixth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
During the port’s State of the Port event on Jan. 23, Executive Director Gene Seroka said the port saw a nearly 20% growth in cargo volumes in 2024 compared to 2023. “We moved 1.7 million more container units last year, which is the largest incremental year-on-year gain that we’ve ever seen,” he said.
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Container volumes processed by the Port of Los Angeles in December 2024
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Jan. 22, 2025
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes rise 21% YoY in November
The Jacksonville Port Authority processed 129,778 total TEUs, a 13% increase from the previous month.
Empties went up 20% year over year, whole loaded imports and loaded exports rose 32% and 14%, respectively.
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Container volumes processed at the Jacksonville Port Authority in November 2024
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Jan. 22, 2025
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes rise 12% YoY in November
The Port of New York and New Jersey processed 718,666 total TEUs, a 2% increase from the previous month.
Loaded imports went up year over year by 9%, as well as loaded exports at 11%, with empties rising 16% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in November 2024
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Jan. 22, 2025
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes up 21% YoY in December
The Port of Long Beach processed 861,006 total TEUs, up year over year but down 3% month over month. The port processed 884,156 total TEUs the previous month.
The West Coast port saw loaded imports go up 24% year over year and loaded exports go down 3% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Long Beach in December 2024
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Jan. 14, 2025
Port Everglades cargo volumes rise 23% YoY in November
Everglades processed 103,564 total TEUs in November, a 15% month-over-month increase.
In a Nov. 18 press release, the port celebrated its move into the top 20% of ports worldwide for operational performance, jumping from 89 to 65 in the Container Port Performance Index rankings. The port’s improved performance was attributed to additional berths and container gantry cranes.
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Container volumes processed at Port Everglades in November 2024
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Jan. 14, 2025
Port Houston cargo volumes rise 24% YoY in November
Port Houston processed 369,361 total TEUs in November — the port’s biggest month in containerized cargo volumes this year, according to a Dec. 16 press release.
“Loaded imports rose by 19% in November, driven by consumer goods and machinery, and loaded exports were up 16% the same month, reinforced by robust resin shipments,” the port said.
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Container volumes processed at Port Houston in November 2024
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Jan. 14, 2025
Port of Oakland cargo volumes rise 9% YoY in November
The Port of Oakland processed 181,721 total TEUs in November. Although month-over-month volumes decreased 6%, the port is optimistic for future growth, according to a Dec. 26 press release.
“We expect to be on track to return to our pre-pandemic baseline cargo numbers. Our total inbound and outbound volume is up, and agricultural exports are boosting our outbound cargo business,” Port of Oakland Manager of Business Development and International Marketing Carolyn Almquist said in the press release.
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Container volumes processed at Port of Oakland in November 2024
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Jan. 14, 2025
Port of Virginia cargo volumes up 1% YoY in November
The Port of Virginia processed 278,940 total TEUs in November, up 10% month-over-month, according to data gathered by Supply Chain Dive.
The port’s loaded imports dipped 7% year over year while loaded exports went down 1% during the same period.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Virginia in November 2024
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Jan. 14, 2025
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes up 5% YoY in November
South Carolina Ports Authority processed 211,443 total TEUs in November, rising month-over-month by 1%.
The East Coast port is undergoing enhancements to its intermodal operations. Over 9,000 feet of new rail has already been placed to accommodate longer trains carrying more cargo, according to a Dec. 17 press release. “The container yard has been expanded to the east and west, doubling the cargo capacity. With these enhancements, Inland Port Greer can handle 300,000 rail lifts annually,” the port said.
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Container volumes processed at the South Carolina Ports Authority in November 2024
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Jan. 8, 2025
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes up 15% YoY in November
The Southeast port processed 478,147 total TEUs in November, marking a 3% month-over-month decline despite a 15% year-over-year increase.
Even though year-over-year volumes are up, loaded imports and empties declined compared to October levels. Import loads were down 5% month over month, while empties declined 14% month over month.
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Container volumes processed by the Georgia Ports Authority in November 2024
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Jan. 8, 2025
Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes climb 33% YoY in November
The West Coast Port processed 240,228 total TEUs in November, an 11% month-over-month increase.
Auto volumes went up 312,872 units, a 2% year-over-year increase, according to a Dec. 17 press release.
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Container volumes processed by the Northwest Seaport Alliance in November 2024.
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Jan. 8, 2025
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 21% YoY in November
The Port of Long Beach processed 884,154 total TEUs in November, up 21% year over year as East and Gulf Coast port labor concerns continued to push cargo to the West Coast.
“Imports are being driven by strong consumer demand while retailers continue to move cargo here out of concern for labor negotiations at ports on the East and Gulf coasts,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero in a Dec. 17 press release.
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Container volumes processed by the Port of Long Beach in November 2024
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Jan. 8, 2025
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes up 16% YoY in November
The Port of Los Angeles processed 884,315 total TEUs in November, up 16% year over year as geopolitical issues drove increased cargo movement through the port, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a Dec. 17 press briefing.
Seroka said the issues driving higher cargo levels included “the unresolved labor contract negotiations on the East and Gulf Coast, as well as front loading of cargo as a hedge against potential tariffs and the ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea.”
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Container volumes processed by the Port of Los Angeles in November 2024
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Dec. 17, 2024
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes down 8% in September
The East Coast port processed 105,313 total TEUs in September, down 13% from the previous month.
Loaded imports remained steady, but loaded exports were down 14% YoY, while empties dipped 8% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the Jacksonville Port Authority in September 2024
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Dec. 17, 2024
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes up 1% YoY in October
The East Coast port processed 114,644 total TEUs in October, a 9% month-over-month increase, according to port statistics
Loaded imports went up 7% year over year, while loaded exports dipped 4% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at the Jacksonville Port Authority in October 2024
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Dec. 17, 2024
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes down 5% YoY in October
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey processed 704,271 total TEUs in October, down 5% year over year, according to the port’s monthly cargo statistics.
Despite lower year-over-year volumes and lingering concerns over labor disruption concerns, the port said shippers are confident in the port’s reliability, according to a Nov. 27 press release.
“Following a three-day labor action, the Port of New York and New Jersey quickly resumed normal operations and discharged all cargo delayed by the work stoppage within a week,” the release said.
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Container volumes processed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in October 2024
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Dec. 17, 2024
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes rise 18% in September
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey processed 779,331 total TEUs in September, according to the port’s fact and figures page. This marks the port’s second busiest September on record, according to an Oct. 29 press release.
Loaded imports and exports went up 12% and 18% year over year, respectively. Empties also rose 26% YoY.
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Container volumes processed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in September 2024
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Dec. 10, 2024
Port Everglades cargo volumes up 5% YoY in October
Port Everglades processed 90,200 total TEUs in October. While up 5% year over year, volumes went down 7% compared to the previous month.
Loaded imports and exports were up 6% YoY and 8% YoY, respectively. Empties remained steady.
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Container volumes processed at Port Everglades in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes up 10% YoY in October
The Georgia Ports Authority processed 494,261 total TEUs in October. While this is an increase from last year and from September, the port is still seeing cargo diverted to the West Coast, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said in a Nov. 14 press release.
Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance are an ongoing concern for shippers, Lynch said. The two parties recently hit another halt in talks over disagreements on the use of automation.
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Container volumes processed at the Georgia Ports Authority in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes up 2% YoY in October
The Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 216,017 total TEUs in October, an 18% drop from the previous month.
Auto volumes went up 293,580 units, a 5% year-over-year increase, according to an Nov. 19 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Northwest Seaport Alliance in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Port Houston cargo volumes drop 15% YoY in October
The Gulf Coast port processed 309,623 total TEUs, a 6% decline from the previous month.
Year over year, loaded imports and exports volumes were down 13% and 21%, respectively. Empties also dropped 12% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at Port Houston in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 31% YoY in October
The Port of Long Beach processed 987,191 total TEUs, achieving its strongest month in its 113-year history, according to a Nov. 14 press release.
Higher volumes were driven by holiday demand and delayed container ship arrivals. The delay was a result of a nearby traffic incident that affected terminal operations in September.
“We anticipate a continued influx of cargo due to robust consumer demand, concerns about potential tariffs and ongoing labor negotiations at ports on the East and Gulf coasts,” CEO Mario Cordero said in the press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Long Beach in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 25% in October
The Port of Los Angeles processed 905,025 total TEUs, with volumes expected to continue to rise as shippers’ concerns grow over East and Gulf Coast labor issues.
“These robust, sustained volumes will likely continue in the coming months with strong consumer spending, an early Lunar New Year, importer concerns about unresolved East Coast labor issues and the possibility of new tariffs next year that could drive up shipping costs,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a Nov. 20 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Los Angeles in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Port of Oakland cargo volumes up 8% YoY in October
The Port of Oakland processed 193,577 total TEUs, as its agriculture exports continue to grow.
“The Port of Oakland is a major international gateway for California’s and the nation’s farmers,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes in a Nov.19 press release. “In any given year, agricultural products comprise between 37% and 45% of total exports from Oakland.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Oakland in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
Port of Virginia cargo volumes declined 18% YoY in October
The East Coast port processed 252,457 total TEUs last month, down 18% from September.
The port saw declines in multiple areas. Loaded import and loaded exports were down 14% and 29% year over year, respectively. Empties also went down 11% YoY.
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Container volumes processed at Port of Virginia in October 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes down 11% YoY in October
The South Carolina Ports Authority processed 209,107 total TEUs last month, a year-over-year decline due to the East and Gulf Coast strikes, according to a Nov. 18 press release.
Rail moves also went down 12% from last year with a combined 17,749 moves at Inland Port Greer and Port Dillon. Still, the port saw strong vehicle volumes, processing 17,603 units, up 9% YoY across the Port of Charleston.
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Container volumes processed at the South Carolina Ports Authority in October 2024
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Nov. 22, 2024
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes up 12% YoY in September
The Southeast port processed 450,716 total TEUs, an increase from last year as shippers continued to employ a strategy of pulling cargo forward.
“In September, we saw front-loading of containers as customers worked to ensure cargo availability ahead of the holiday shopping season,” President and CEO Griff Lynch said in an Oct. 25 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Georgia Ports Authority in September 2024
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Nov. 22, 2024
New York and New Jersey port cargo volumes rise 19% YoY in August
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey processed 790,891 total TEUs as retailers stocked up for holiday shopping, according to an Oct. 2 press release.
Empties went up 34% year over year, while loaded imports and exports rose 13% and 10%, respectively.
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Container volumes processed at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in August 2024
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Nov. 22, 2024
Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes increase 1% YoY in September
The Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 264,448 total TEUs during the month, 7% more than in August.
Auto volumes also continued to grow at 264,810 units, a 6.5% increase year over year, according to an Oct. 16 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Northwest Seaport Alliance in September 2024
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Nov. 22, 2024
Port Houston cargo volumes up 1% YoY in September
The Gulf Coast port processed 329,462 total TEUs in September as it saw steel imports rise 25%, according to an Oct. 28 press release.
Loaded imports were up 4% year over year in September, while loaded exports went down 8%.
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Container volumes processed at Port Houston in September 2024
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Nov. 22, 2024
Port of Virginia cargo volumes rise 14% YoY in September
The Port of Virginia processed 307,597 total TEUs during the month, reflecting a 3% increase from August.
Loaded imports rose 12% from the same time last year, while loaded exports and empties also went up, rising 17% and 12%, respectively.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Virginia in September 2024
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Nov. 22, 2024
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes up 8% YoY in September
The South Carolina Ports Authority processed 214,558 total TEUs in September as its Leatherman Terminal reopened, according to an Oct. 22 press release.
“The reopening of Leatherman Terminal brings an additional 700,000 TEUs and a 1,400-foot berth back online at the Port of Charleston, adding critical capacity, flexibility and fluidity to the U.S. East coast port market,” the release said.
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Oct. 22, 2024
Port Everglades cargo volumes rise 23% YoY in September
Port Everglades processed 97,138 total TEUs in September, according to data shared by the port with Supply Chain Dive.
Both loaded imports and exports went up 34% and 15%, respectively. Empties also increased by 21% YoY.
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Container volumes processed by the Port Everglades in September 2024
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Oct. 22, 2024
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes stay steady YoY in September
The port of Long Beach processed 829,499 total TEUs in September, an increase of 70 TEUs compared with the same time last year.
Shippers continued to move goods ahead of the expiration of the International Longshoremen’s Association’s master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance. The expiration resulted in a three-day strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports at the start of October.
“We are anticipating continued growth through the rest of the year as retailers stock the shelves for the winter holidays,” Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in an Oct. 17 press release.
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Container volumes processed by the Port of Long Beach in September 2024
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Oct. 22, 2024
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes soar 28% YoY in September
The Port of Los Angeles processed 954,706 total TEUs in September as the port continued to see an increase in retailers moving goods ahead of the usual peak season.
The port expects a sustained rise in volumes in the coming months. While this time period is traditionally slack season, there is no evidence there will be a precipitous drop in cargo volume, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a media briefing on Oct.18.
With an early Lunar New Year coming up in 2025 and the U.S. presidential election potentially leading to a more aggressive tariff policy, “we may see an uptick in cargo brought in early to avoid those extra costs,” Seroka said.
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Container volumes processed by the Port of Los Angeles in September 2024
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Oct. 15, 2024
Port of Oakland cargo volumes up 12% YoY in September
The West coast port processed 191,674 total TEUs during the month. Volumes were higher compared to the same time last year as importers moved goods ahead of the holiday season, the port said.
“We expect to have a strong fourth quarter for container volume because it’s also harvest time. We are seeing more agricultural exports going to overseas markets,” Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes said in an Oct. 14 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Port of Oakland in September 2024
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Oct. 8, 2024
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes up 19% YoY in August
The East Coast port processed 490,041 total TEUs in August, remaining level compared to July.
Still, the port reported year-over-year volume increases in loaded imports and exports at 21% and 16%, respectively.
The port will soon be expanding its capacity to handle roll-on and roll-off cargo at the Port of Brunswick. “This move comes in response to requests from auto manufacturers seeking to expand their cargo volumes through Georgia,” the port’s President and CEO Griff Lynch said in a Sept. 24 press release.
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Container volumes processed at the Georgia Ports Authority in August 2024
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Oct. 8, 2024
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes up 6% YoY in August
Jacksonville Port Authority processed 121,502 total TEUs in August, an 11% increase from the previous month’s 109,500 total TEUs.
Loaded imports at the East Coast port were down 8%, while loaded exports were up 5% year over year.
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Container volumes processed at Jacksonville Port Authority in August 2024
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Oct. 8, 2024
Port Everglades cargo volumes rise 18% YoY in August
Port Everglades processed 93,770 total TEUs in August, an increase of 4% from the previous month’s 89,806 total TEUs.
Both loaded imports and exports were up, rising 8% and 18%, respectively, while empties also increased, jumping 30% year over year.
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Container volumes processed at Port Everglades in August 2024
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Oct. 8, 2024
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes dip 2% YoY in August
The South Carolina Ports processed 199,034 total TEUs, a decrease from its July figure of 224,408 total TEUs.
Even with decreasing numbers both year over year and month over month, the port welcomed new cargo at the recently opened Leatherman Terminal in September.
The opening adds 700,000 TEUs in capacity in Charleston Harbor, with that number set to reach 2.4 million TEUs at full build out, according to a press release.
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Container volumes processed at the South Carolina Ports Authority in August 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes up 12% YoY in July
The East Coast port processed 109,500 total TEUs, down 1% month over month.
Despite the dip, the port saw strong year over year volumes. Loaded imports were 22% higher than the year prior while loaded exports were up 8% YoY.
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Container volumes processed by Jacksonville Port Authority in July 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
Northwest Seaport Alliance sees 46% YoY increase in international cargo volumes
In August, the Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 246,633 total TEUs, 21% higher than the previous month due to diverted cargo, the port said in a press release.
Auto volumes also continued to grow at 237,713 units, a 10% increase year over year.
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Container volumes processed at the Northwest Seaport Alliance in August 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
Port Houston cargo volumes up 20% YoY in August
Port Houston processed 367,653 total TEUs in August, showing a giant increase of 42% compared to 2019 levels.
Both loaded imports and exports were also up 9% and 19% year over year respectively, with empties up 53% YoY.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at Port Houston in August 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes up 16% YoY in August
The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,597 total TEUs in August as more shippers front-loaded cargo due to increasing concerns of a potential shutdown at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
“Some of the cargo arriving now is replenishing inventories even beyond the year-end holiday season,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said during a Sept. 18 media briefing.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at the Port of Los Angeles in August 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
Port of Oakland cargo volumes increase 8% YoY in August
The Port of Oakland processed 192,963 total TEUs, a 5% increase from the previous month.
Loaded imports were up 15% and loaded imports were down 5% year over year.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at the Port of Oakland in August 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
Port of Virginia cargo volumes up 4% YoY in August
The Port of Virginia processed 299,905 total TEUs last month.
Although YoY volumes were up, the port’s cargo volumes were down 3% from July’s processed 307,611 total TEUs.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at The Port of Virginia in August 2024
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Sept. 17, 2024
Port of Long Beach ready for potential East Coast strike cargo diversions
Marine terminal operators are willing to extend gate hours if needed, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference. Read more.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at the Port of Long Beach in August 2024
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Sept. 4, 2024
Georgia Ports Authority cargo volumes increase 9% YoY in July
The East Coast port processed 489,116 total TEUs in July, up from 447,587 the year prior. The increase marks the port’s seventh consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
Loaded imports were also up 7% YoY, while loaded exports went up 8% YoY.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at the Georgia Ports Authority in July 2024
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Sept. 4, 2024
Port Everglades cargo volumes rise 15% YoY in July
The port processed 89,805 total TEUs during the month after handling 77,920 during the same period last year. The rise in cargo volumes marks a seventh consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed by Port Everglades in July 2024
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Sept. 4, 2024
Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes up 11% YoY in July
The Port of New York and New Jersey processed 806,015 total TEUs showing cargo activity has grown as retailers prepared for back-to-school and holiday shopping, the port said in a press release.
The port said July was the seventh-busiest month in the port’s history.
Cargo volumes by the numbers
Container volumes processed at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in July 2024
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