Port of Long Beach witnessed busiest January on record

In the past year, the global logistics industry has experienced unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In the United States in particular, the performance of two major ports-the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach-was particularly notable. Not only have they successfully overcome the impact of the pandemic, they have also ushered in record growth. The purpose of this paper is to explore how these two ports have made significant progress in the logistics sector and their far-reaching impact on global trade.

Throughput at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reached record highs in November 2023, increasing 20.9% and 20.9% respectively, surpassing the record high of 12.8% in November 2020. The increase was driven by factors such as continued growth in consumer demand, increases in potential tariffs and labor contract expirations. In addition, the two ports also actively respond to supply chain challenges, such as dealing with port congestion, and ensure the smooth flow of goods by improving operational efficiency and optimizing services.

Of particular mention is the Port of Long Beach. According to the latest data, the port's throughput in November 2024 reached a record 884,154 TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 18.9%, exceeded the previous record in January 2022. Among them, imports increased by 45% to 471,649 TEUs, exports increased by 14% to 98,655 TEUs, And empty Container Quantity soared 45.9% to 382,430 TEUs. These data fully demonstrate the strong ability of the Port of Long Beach to meet the needs of global trade.

Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach, expressed satisfaction with the port's strong start, emphasizing the contribution of the hard work of partners to this achievement and promising to continue to focus on improving competitiveness and sustainability, regardless of the supply chain. What uncertainties exist. This commitment reflects the port's clear planning for future development and investment in innovative technologies, such as InductEV's partnership with ITS to install high-power induction chargers to promote the use of electric vehicles.

The success of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is not only reflected in the significant growth of throughput, but also in how they adapt to the changing market environment and enhance their competitive advantage by improving operational efficiency and innovating technologies. In the face of challenges, they have demonstrated tough resilience and forward thinking, providing a solid logistical foundation for global trade. With the further development of globalization, these ports will undoubtedly continue to play their key role in promoting the prosperity and development of the world economy.