The Port of Long Beach , in California, United States, showed a slowdown in cargo movement last June, processing 704,403 TEUs (20-foot containers), which meant 16.4% less than in the same month of 2024.
“Regardless of the economic climate, our facilities, longshore workers, and marine terminal operators continue to make this the primary gateway for transpacific freight movement,” said Bonnie Lowenthal, president of the Long Beach Port Commission.
In the sixth month of the year, imports decreased 16.9% to 348,681 TEUs , the port announced in a statement.
Meanwhile, exports also showed negative figures, falling 10.9% to 87,627 TEUs . Empty containers circulating through the port reached 268,095 TEUs , representing a 17.4% decrease compared to the reference month.
Despite the decline in June 2025, port authorities anticipate a recovery in July.
“We anticipate an increase in cargo in July as retailers stock up on products ordered during the 90-day pause imposed on tariffs and retaliatory duties,” said Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach.
In the first half of 2025, the port handled 4,746,631 TEUs , 10.6% more than in the same period in 2024.
“The Port of Long Beach is prepared to handle the influx by tracking trade moving through the port with the Supply Chain Information Highway, our digital solution for maximizing visibility and efficiency in cargo movement,” Cordero said.
Bonnie Lowenthal emphasized that investment continues in infrastructure projects to maintain efficient and sustainable cargo movement in the port area.
In this sense, the port is recognized as a world leader in green initiatives and first-class customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed, and efficiency.
It is one of 18 strategic commercial seaports in the United States, supporting the deployment of forces during contingencies and other national defense emergencies.
In 2025, the facility is celebrating “20 Years of Green Leadership ,” marking two decades of its historic Green Port policy, which has significantly reduced the environmental impacts of its operations.
As the United States’ primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the port handles more than $300 billion in trade annually and supports 2.7 million American jobs , including 691,000 in Southern California.
Over the next 10 years, authorities plan $3.2 billion in capital improvements to increase capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability.
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