PORT OF LOS ANGELES (POLA)

Following a record-breaking start to 2025, the Port of Los Angeles maintained its momentum in February, processing 801,398 TEUs.

This marks a 2.5% increase from the previous year and is the second-busiest February in the port’s history.

“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,” commented Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka during a media briefing.

“That’s a testament to the...

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The Port of Los Angeles has named Stephanie Magnien Rockwell Chief of Staff to the Executive Director.

In this role, she will oversee special projects, manage executive and administrative matters, provide high-level staff support, and serve as the Port’s representative to Los Angeles city officials and stakeholders. Additionally, the Port’s Internal Audit Division will report directly to her.

“Stephanie brings a highly diversified set of skills and experience to this important position,” stated...

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The Port of Los Angeles kicked off 2025 by handling 924,245 TEUs in January, marking the busiest start in its 117-year history and reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same month last year.

During the first month of the year, loaded imports reached 483,831 TEUs, representing a 9.5% rise from the previous year. However, loaded exports declined by 10.5%, totalling 113,271 TEUs. The Californian port also processed 327,143 empty boxes, a 14% increase over January 2024.

At a media event, Rachel...

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Officers from the Los Angeles Port Police Criminal Investigation Section, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department Commercial Crimes Unit, have arrested a suspect linked to multiple incidents of stolen chassis throughout the Port of Los Angeles.

The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation that led authorities to a facility in Gardena, California, where they also recovered 24 chassis believed to be stolen.

The investigation, which has been ongoing for several months,...

https://container-news.com/los-angeles-port-police-arrest-suspect-recover-us600000-in-stolen-chassis/

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved Yolanda De La Torre’s appointment to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, the governing body responsible for overseeing the Port of Los Angeles.

Nominated by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, De La Torre is a long-time Wilmington resident and dedicated community leader. With nearly 30 years of service at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, she has held roles such as executive director for Wilmington since 1995 and, more recently,...

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The Port of Los Angeles handled 884,315 TEUs in November, marking a 16% increase compared to the same month last year.

In the first 11 months of 2024, the Californian port has processed 9,375,735 TEUs, representing a 19% growth over 2023.

At a media briefing, Scott Kelly, Vice President of Ocean Services for the Americas at Expeditors International, joined Executive Director Gene Seroka to discuss tariffs, labour challenges on the East and Gulf coasts, and the critical role logistics companies...

https://container-news.com/los-angeles-on-pace-to-exceed-10-million-teus-for-second-time-in-ports-history/

The Port of Los Angeles achieved a record-breaking milestone in October, handling 905,026 TEUs, representing a 25% increase over the same month in 2023.

This marks the first time the Californian port has surpassed 900,000 TEUs for four consecutive months.

For the first ten months of the year, the Port of Los Angeles has moved 8,491,420 TEUs, reflecting a 19% increase over the same period in 2023.

Long Beach breaks record with nearly 1 million TEUs in a single month

In October, the US port handled...

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