Port of Los Angeles Posts Biggest June Ever

July 15, 2010 by 3plwire  
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Imports into the Port of Los Angeles jumped 32% during the month of June compared to the same time period one year ago registering 371,888.60 TEU’s. This represented a 32.26% increase over June of 2009. Export container were also strong with a 12.64% increase over the prior year.

Other highlights mentioned on the Port of Los Angeles website:

Comments for June 2010:

* Strengthening of the overall trade environment.
* Imports were up 32%, Exports were up 12%, empty containers were up 53%, overall up by 32% for month of June, YTD up 15%
* Vessel services were upsized to handle the surge of volume
* Carriers are bringing back peak season services – six more vessel arrivals over June 2009
* Vessels are arriving close to full capacity
* Large amount of empty container returns to Asia as a result of higher import volumes and to replenish the shortage of empty equipment in Asia

The Port of Long Beach also had a great month as imports increased 27% in June to 262,053 containers.

From what I have been reading, many experts don’t foresee this type of growth as sustainable over the remainder of the year citing lackluster job growth and a stagnant economy.

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