July 2025 was the busiest month in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles, with throughput reaching 1,019,837 TEUs, an 8.5% increase over July 2024.
The surge was driven by retailers and manufacturers accelerating shipments amid concerns over potential tariff increases later this year.
Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles commented that in July, terminals were packed with ships, yet cargo moved without delays thanks to the dedication of our longshore workforce, terminal and rail operators, truckers, and supply chain partners.
Dr. Zachary Rogers, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University and a lead author of the Logistics Managers Index, joined Seroka during the monthly briefing to discuss the broader impacts of tariffs on transportation, warehousing, and inventory levels.
In July, loaded imports totaled 543,728 TEUs, up 8% year-on-year and setting a new monthly import record for the port. Loaded exports reached 121,507 TEUs, a 6% increase from 2024. The port also processed 354,602 empty containers, up 10% from last year.
From January through July 2025, the Port of Los Angeles handled 5,975,649 TEUs, representing a 5% increase over the same period in 2024.
