Port of Long Beach cargo up at year’s midpoint driven by consumer demand

Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach saw double-digit growth in June, running just ahead of last year’s record-setting pace halfway into 2026, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced last week.

Dockworkers and terminal operators processed 779,331 TEUs last month, up 10.6% from June 2026, marking the Port’s third-busiest June on record.

Imports increased 11% to 387,025 TEUs, exports were down 1.3% to 86,446 TEUs and empty containers moving through the Port were up 14.1% to 305,860 TEUs.

Year-to-date, the Port of Long Beach has moved 4,829,578 TEUs, up 1.7% compared to the first half of 2025, just ahead of the Port’s busiest year on record.

“These results demonstrate the continued confidence cargo owners and supply chain partners have in us, the resilience of the supply chain and the continued demand for goods moving through our gateway,” Hacegaba said. “Businesses across the shipping and logistics industry continue planning for a range of scenarios as they work to build more resilient and diversified supply chains.”

“Our skilled labour workforce and terminal operators are delivering top-notch customer service by promptly processing cargo during the busy summer shipping season,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna. “Over the long term, we’re continuing to invest in infrastructure projects to keep us as a competitive gateway for trans-Pacific trade.”