Port of Los Angeles sets new volume records in September, boosted by retail demand, executive director says

Descartes Systems group

09/10/2026 17:17

By Lisa Baertlein
LOS ANGELES, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The busiest US container port in Los Angeles set an all-time volume record in September, as holiday goods orders and restocking bolstered demand, executive director Gene Seroka said on Friday.
Loaded container imports hit 546,696 20-foot equivalent units, a new record, accounting for more than half of total volume of 1,042,652 TEUs. 
"The near-term outlook remains strong," Seroka said. 
Total US container imports hit 2,546,261 TEUs in September, a record for the month, according to supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems DSG.TO.  
     

 (Reporting by Lisa Baertlein)
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