Port of Long Beach reports record August cargo volumes

The Port of Long Beach reported its busiest August on record, with dockworkers and terminal operators moving 919,992 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). This represents a 2% increase compared to August 2025. Officials attributed the historic cargo volumes to transit restrictions at the Panama Canal and the frontloading of goods driven by tariffs.

To maintain competitiveness amid shifting global trade patterns, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba emphasized the necessity of rail infrastructure. As companies diversify manufacturing away from China, Vietnam has emerged as the port’s second-largest trading partner. The port is currently prioritizing the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility to improve speed to market and offset longer transit times from Southeast Asia. The long-term goal is to double annual cargo volumes to 20 million containers by 2050 through enhanced intermodal connectivity.