Container volume at the Port of Oakland has continued to perform steadily in May, despite ongoing tariff negotiations and global trade uncertainty.
Year-to-date (YTD) through May, the port handled 974,417 TEUs, a 6 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
May container volume totalled 187,389 TEUs, slightly above April’s 185,499 TEUs. Growth was supported by rising exports and stable import levels.
Additionally, the port recorded 87 vessel calls in May, with an average YTD volume of 2,220 TEUs per vessel.
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According to the port, loaded exports rose to 67,327 TEUs, a 4 per cent increase over April and 8.7 per cent higher year-over-year (YoY).
Loaded imports were steady at 79,323 TEUs, up slightly from April (78,965 TEUs) but just below May 2024’s 80,035 TEUs.
Despite external pressures, inbound demand and service levels remain stable.
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Empty container movements were mixed. Empty exports declined 19.8 per cent YoY to 26,779 TEUs, while empty imports rose 10.1 per cent to 13,960 TEUs.
Port of Oakland Maritime Director, Bryan Brandes, said: “Operationally, the port continues to perform efficiently. Strong export demand and consistent operations have helped keep volumes steady even as global trade conditions remain in flux.”
