The Port of Long Beach has achieved its busiest November on record having moved 884,154 TEUs, up 20.9 per cent from the same month last year.
This sets a new record, surpassing the previous record from November 2020 by 12.8 per cent.
The Port of Long Beach is on course to reach 9.6 million cargo containers by the end of 2024 without congestion or other disruption and exceeding the previous record set during the pandemic in 2021.
Imports grew 21.8 per cent to 432,823 TEUs and exports rose 9.5 per cent to 119,083 TEUs. Empty containers moved through the port increased 24.5 per cent to 332,250 TEUs. November also marked the port’s sixth consecutive monthly year-over-year cargo increase.
The port has moved 8.8 million TEUs through the first 11 months of 2024, up 20.2 per cent from the same period last year.
“Imports are being driven by strong consumer demand while retailers continue to move cargo here out of concern for labour negotiations at ports on the East and Gulf coasts,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero.
“We will continue to handle this influx of cargo smoothly and with zero disruptions through the end of 2024.”
“Retailers are keeping the shelves stocked and shoppers are able to purchase gifts for the holidays thanks to the outstanding efforts by our dedicated workforce and terminal operators,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bonnie Lowenthal.
“As we enter the new year, we will continue to deliver extraordinary customer service and build for a sustainable future.”
Earlier this week, the Port of Long Beach released a draft study examining a 70-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed by Pier S Energy Storage LLC, located on 2.9 acres of land on the Long Beach Power Plant property at 2665 Pier S Lane.
