The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have experienced unprecedented growth in container volume, with July recording the highest TEUs in history, marking a significant increase from the previous year. This surge in activity highlights the growing demand for efficient drayage services. PRIMO’s robust network and human-first approach can alleviate the increasing demand for drayage, ensuring efficient throughput and customer satisfaction.

• Record Surge in Imports: The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have reclaimed their title as the busiest shipping hub in the U.S. with a significant increase in import volume in July¹.
• Port of Los Angeles: Handled 940K TEUs in July, marking a 37% increase from the previous year and the busiest month since May 2021².
• Port of Long Beach: Saw a 53% year-over-year increase in July, handling 882K TEUs and breaking its 2022 record for import volumes in July³.
• Impact on Industrial Leasing: The surge in container volume is driving industrial leasing in the Southern California regional market.

Reference: globest.com