The Port of Long Beach has announced a throughput of 797,537 TEUs in September, down 3.9 per cent from the same period last year.
Imports decreased 6.9 per cent to 388,084 TEUs and exports declined 3.6 per cent to 85,081 TEUs. Empty containers moving through the port inched up by 161 containers to 324,372 TEUs.
The port has moved 7.39 million TEUs through the first nine months of 2025, up 6.8 per cent from the same period in 2024.
It was also the port’s second-busiest quarter on record, with 2.6 million TEUs moved between 1 July and 30 September.
Port of Long Beach CEO, Mario Cordero, said: “Tariffs are impacting how consumers and business owners make financial decisions and purchases.
“Our Supply Chain Information Highway digital cargo tracker is forecasting a relatively stable October, followed by a slight decline in November due to anticipated weather-related delays and vessel scheduling changes.”
“I commend our industry and labour partners for their continued hard work to keep goods moving through the port,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President, Frank Colonna.
“Our reputation as the primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade relies on our ability to ensure the swift, reliable and sustainable shipment of goods.”
Last week, the Port of Long Beach reported that since 2005, it has reduced diesel particulates by 90 per cent, nitrogen oxides by 68 per cent, and sulphur oxides by 98 per cent, according to its 2024 emissions inventory.