After a record start to 2025, Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA)'s cargo volume remained strong into February.

The Port processed 801,398 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) last month, which was 2.5% more than last year and marked the port's second-busiest February on record. 

Month-on-month, however, the figure is lower than the 924,245 TEUs handled in January, which was the port's busiest January on record.

"For 17 of the last 19 months, the Port of Los Angeles has experienced year-over-year cargo growth, all without ship delays or back-ups on our docks," said Gene Seroka, executive director at the Port of Los Angeles.

"That's a testament to the outstanding work of the women and men of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, our terminal operators, truckers, railroads, and other stakeholders."

Seroka noted that many retailers and manufacturers have been importing their products through Los Angeles earlier than usual as a hedge against tariffs.

"Given the substantial inventory already here and the uncertainty of tariffs, it’s possible we could see a 10% volume decline in the second half of the year," Seroka said.

February 2025 loaded imports came in at 413,236 TEUs, 1% higher compared to the previous year.

Loaded exports came in at 109,156 TEUs, an 18% drop from 2024. The Port processed 279,006 empty containers, 16% more than last year. 

Two months into 2025, the Port of Los Angeles has handled 1,725,643 TEUs, 5.4% more than in 2024.