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Port of Los Angeles Anticipates Record Cargo Despite Tariff Woes

12/18/2025

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The Port of Los Angeles expects 2025 to be its third-busiest cargo year, surpassing 10 million TEUs.
November volumes fell 12% due to tariff-related uncertainties, with imports down 11% and exports down 8%.
Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, says efficient supply chain coordination underpins performance and tariff uncertainty could lower imports next year despite the National Retail Federation forecasting record holiday sales exceeding $1 trillion.

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The Port of Los Angeles expects 2025 to be its third-busiest cargo year, surpassing 10 million TEUs.
November volumes fell 12% due to tariff-related uncertainties, with imports down 11% and exports down 8%.
Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, says efficient supply chain coordination underpins performance and tariff uncertainty could lower imports next year despite the National Retail Federation forecasting record holiday sales exceeding $1 trillion.