Port of LA sees 12 per cent container drop in November

December 17, 2025

The Port of Los Angeles has processed 782,249 TEUs in November, a decrease of 12 per cent compared to last year’s elevated cargo levels.

With one month left in the year, the port has handled 9.44 million TEUs, 1 per cent more than 2024.

November 2025 loaded imports came in at 406,421 TEUs, 11 per cent less than last year.

Loaded exports landed at 113,706 TEUs, an 8 per cent drop compared to 2024. The port handled 262,122 empty container units, 13 per cent less than last year.

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“Even with all the trade uncertainty, we’ll finish 2025 north of 10 million TEUs, putting this year firmly in our top three of all time,” Port Executive Director, Gene Seroka, said at a media briefing.

“All that cargo moved without congestion and not a single ship backed up. That’s a credit to our longshore labour, truckers, terminal operators, rail partners and every stakeholder who keeps this complex system running smoothly.

“That kind of reliability is why 200,000 importers and exporters each year continue to choose Los Angeles – and trust us in any market condition.”

Last month, the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a new cooperative agreement with South Coast AQMD and the Port of Long Beach.