The Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA) processed 782,249 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in November, a decrease of 12% compared to last year's elevated cargo levels.

Cargo volumes at the Port of LA fell last month as imports declined and shippers compared against last year's unusually high, tariff‑driven surge. The port reported its fourth straight month of year‑over‑year decreases, reflecting softer demand and ongoing adjustments to U.S. trade policy.

Nonetheless, with one month left in the year, the port has handled 9,447,731 TEUs, 1% more than 2024.

"Even with all the trade uncertainty, we'll finish 2025 north of 10 million TEUs, putting this year firmly in our top three of all time," Port Executive Director Gene Seroka said. "All that cargo moved without congestion and not a single ship backed up."

"That's a credit to our longshore labor, truckers, terminal operators, rail partners and every stakeholder who keeps this complex system running smoothly," Seroka added, noting that this kind of reliability is why 200,000 importers and exporters each year continue to choose Los Angeles – and trust the port in any market condition.

November 2025 loaded imports came in at 406,421 TEUs, 11% less than last year.

Loaded exports landed at 113,706 TEUs, an 8% drop compared to 2024. The

Meanwhile, the port handled 262,122 empty container units, 13% less than last year.

Current and historical cargo data, including fiscal year-end totals.

The Port of Los Angeles is North America's leading trade gateway and has ranked as the No. 1 container port in the United States for 25 consecutive years. In 2024, the Port generated US$333 billion in trade and handled a total of 10.3 million container units, sustaining its top rank among U.S. ports.