The East Coast port processed 105,313 total TEUs in September, down 13% from the previous month.

Loaded imports remained steady, but loaded exports were down 14% YoY, while empties dipped 8% YoY.

The East Coast port processed 114,644 total TEUs in October, a 9% month-over-month increase, according to port statistics

Loaded imports went up 7% year over year, while loaded exports dipped 4% YoY.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey processed 704,271 total TEUs in October, down 5% year over year, according to the port’s monthly cargo statistics. 

Despite lower year-over-year volumes and lingering concerns over labor disruption concerns, the port said shippers are confident in the port’s reliability, according to a Nov. 27 press release.

"Following a three-day labor action, the Port of New York and New Jersey quickly resumed normal operations and discharged all cargo delayed by the work stoppage within a week," the release said.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey processed 779,331 total TEUs in September, according to the port's fact and figures page. This marks the port's second busiest September on record, according to an Oct. 29 press release.

Loaded imports and exports went up 12% and 18% year over year, respectively. Empties also rose 26% YoY.

Port Everglades processed 90,200 total TEUs in October. While up 5% year over year, volumes went down 7% compared to the previous month.

Loaded imports and exports were up 6% YoY and 8% YoY, respectively. Empties remained steady.

The Georgia Ports Authority processed 494,261 total TEUs in October. While this is an increase from last year and from September, the port is still seeing cargo diverted to the West Coast, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said in a Nov. 14 press release.

Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance are an ongoing concern for shippers, Lynch said. The two parties recently hit another halt in talks over disagreements on the use of automation.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 216,017 total TEUs in October, an 18% drop from the previous month.

Auto volumes went up 293,580 units, a 5% year-over-year increase, according to an Nov. 19 press release.

The Gulf Coast port processed 309,623 total TEUs, a 6% decline from the previous month.

Year over year, loaded imports and exports volumes were down 13% and 21%, respectively. Empties also dropped 12% YoY.

The Port of Long Beach processed 987,191 total TEUs, achieving its strongest month in its 113-year history, according to a Nov. 14 press release.

Higher volumes were driven by holiday demand and delayed container ship arrivals. The delay was a result of a nearby traffic incident that affected terminal operations in September.

"We anticipate a continued influx of cargo due to robust consumer demand, concerns about potential tariffs and ongoing labor negotiations at ports on the East and Gulf coasts," CEO Mario Cordero said in the press release.

The Port of Los Angeles processed 905,025 total TEUs, with volumes expected to continue to rise as shippers' concerns grow over East and Gulf Coast labor issues.

"These robust, sustained volumes will likely continue in the coming months with strong consumer spending, an early Lunar New Year, importer concerns about unresolved East Coast labor issues and the possibility of new tariffs next year that could drive up shipping costs," Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a Nov. 20 press release.

The Port of Oakland processed 193,577 total TEUs, as its agriculture exports continue to grow.

"The Port of Oakland is a major international gateway for California’s and the nation’s farmers," said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes in a Nov.19 press release. "In any given year, agricultural products comprise between 37% and 45% of total exports from Oakland.

The East Coast port processed 252,457 total TEUs last month, down 18% from September.

The port saw declines in multiple areas. Loaded import and loaded exports were down 14% and 29% year over year, respectively. Empties also went down 11% YoY.

The South Carolina Ports Authority processed 209,107 total TEUs last month, a year-over-year decline due to the East and Gulf Coast strikes, according to a Nov. 18 press release.

Rail moves also went down 12% from last year with a combined 17,749 moves at Inland Port Greer and Port Dillon. Still, the port saw strong vehicle volumes, processing 17,603 units, up 9% YoY across the Port of Charleston.

The Southeast port processed 450,716 total TEUs, an increase from last year as shippers continued to employ a strategy of pulling cargo forward.

"In September, we saw front-loading of containers as customers worked to ensure cargo availability ahead of the holiday shopping season," President and CEO Griff Lynch said in an Oct. 25 press release.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey processed 790,891 total TEUs as retailers stocked up for holiday shopping, according to an Oct. 2 press release.

Empties went up 34% year over year, while loaded imports and exports rose 13% and 10%, respectively.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 264,448 total TEUs during the month, 7% more than in August.

Auto volumes also continued to grow at 264,810 units, a 6.5% increase year over year, according to an Oct. 16 press release.

The Gulf Coast port processed 329,462 total TEUs in September as it saw steel imports rise 25%, according to an Oct. 28 press release.

Loaded imports were up 4% year over year in September, while loaded exports went down 8%.

The Port of Virginia processed 307,597 total TEUs during the month, reflecting a 3% increase from August.

Loaded imports rose 12% from the same time last year, while loaded exports and empties also went up, rising 17% and 12%, respectively.

The South Carolina Ports Authority processed 214,558 total TEUs in September as its Leatherman Terminal reopened, according to an Oct. 22 press release.

"The reopening of Leatherman Terminal brings an additional 700,000 TEUs and a 1,400-foot berth back online at the Port of Charleston, adding critical capacity, flexibility and fluidity to the U.S. East coast port market," the release said.

Port Everglades processed 97,138 total TEUs in September, according to data shared by the port with Supply Chain Dive.

Both loaded imports and exports went up 34% and 15%, respectively. Empties also increased by 21% YoY.

The port of Long Beach processed 829,499 total TEUs in September, an increase of 70 TEUs compared with the same time last year.

Shippers continued to move goods ahead of the expiration of the International Longshoremen's Association's master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance. The expiration resulted in a three-day strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports at the start of October. 

"We are anticipating continued growth through the rest of the year as retailers stock the shelves for the winter holidays," Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in an Oct. 17 press release.

The Port of Los Angeles processed 954,706 total TEUs in September as the port continued to see an increase in retailers moving goods ahead of the usual peak season.

The port expects a sustained rise in volumes in the coming months. While this time period is traditionally slack season, there is no evidence there will be a precipitous drop in cargo volume, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a media briefing on Oct.18. 

With an early Lunar New Year coming up in 2025 and the U.S. presidential election potentially leading to a more aggressive tariff policy, "we may see an uptick in cargo brought in early to avoid those extra costs," Seroka said.

The West coast port processed 191,674 total TEUs during the month. Volumes were higher compared to the same time last year as importers moved goods ahead of the holiday season, the port said.

"We expect to have a strong fourth quarter for container volume because it’s also harvest time. We are seeing more agricultural exports going to overseas markets," Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes said in an Oct. 14 press release.

The East Coast port processed 490,041 total TEUs in August, remaining level compared to July.

Still, the port reported year-over-year volume increases in loaded imports and exports at 21% and 16%, respectively.

The port will soon be expanding its capacity to handle roll-on and roll-off cargo at the Port of Brunswick. “This move comes in response to requests from auto manufacturers seeking to expand their cargo volumes through Georgia,” the port's President and CEO Griff Lynch said in a Sept. 24 press release.

Jacksonville Port Authority processed 121,502 total TEUs in August, an 11% increase from the previous month’s 109,500 total TEUs.

Loaded imports at the East Coast port were down 8%, while loaded exports were up 5% year over year.

Port Everglades processed 93,770 total TEUs in August, an increase of 4% from the previous month’s 89,806 total TEUs.

Both loaded imports and exports were up, rising 8% and 18%, respectively, while empties also increased, jumping 30% year over year.

The South Carolina Ports processed 199,034 total TEUs, a decrease from its July figure of 224,408 total TEUs.

Even with decreasing numbers both year over year and month over month, the port welcomed new cargo at the recently opened Leatherman Terminal in September.

The opening adds 700,000 TEUs in capacity in Charleston Harbor, with that number set to reach 2.4 million TEUs at full build out, according to a press release.

The East Coast port processed 109,500 total TEUs, down 1% month over month.

Despite the dip, the port saw strong year over year volumes. Loaded imports were 22% higher than the year prior while loaded exports were up 8% YoY.

In August, the Northwest Seaport Alliance processed 246,633 total TEUs, 21% higher than the previous month due to diverted cargo, the port said in a press release.

Auto volumes also continued to grow at 237,713 units, a 10% increase year over year.

Port Houston processed 367,653 total TEUs in August, showing a giant increase of 42% compared to 2019 levels.

Both loaded imports and exports were also up 9% and 19% year over year respectively, with empties up 53% YoY.

The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,597 total TEUs in August as more shippers front-loaded cargo due to increasing concerns of a potential shutdown at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

“Some of the cargo arriving now is replenishing inventories even beyond the year-end holiday season," Executive Director Gene Seroka said during a Sept. 18 media briefing.

The Port of Oakland processed 192,963 total TEUs, a 5% increase from the previous month.

Loaded imports were up 15% and loaded imports were down 5% year over year.

The Port of Virginia processed 299,905 total TEUs last month.

Although YoY volumes were up, the port's cargo volumes were down 3% from July’s processed 307,611 total TEUs.

Marine terminal operators are willing to extend gate hours if needed, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference. Read more.

The East Coast port processed 489,116 total TEUs in July, up from 447,587 the year prior. The increase marks the port's seventh consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

Loaded imports were also up 7% YoY, while loaded exports went up 8% YoY.

The port processed 89,805 total TEUs during the month after handling 77,920 during the same period last year. The rise in cargo volumes marks a seventh consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

The Port of New York and New Jersey processed 806,015 total TEUs showing cargo activity has grown as retailers prepared for back-to-school and holiday shopping, the port said in a press release.

The port said July was the seventh-busiest month in the port's history.

The Gulf Coast port processed 325,277 total TEUs during the month after handling  344,163 during the same time last year. The dip in cargo volumes marks the first month with a year-over-year decline at the port in 2024.

Loaded import and exports were also down 5% and 4% YoY, respectively.

The East Coast port processed 307,611 total TEUs in July, marking its sixth consecutive month of year-over-year increases.

The port is also preparing to handle more volume in the future.

In a press release, the port announced its $83 million project to expand its central rail yard is now fully complete. The rail expansion is expected to help the port process 2 million TEUs by rail annually and reach Midwestern population and manufacturing centers by train, CEO and Executive Director Stephen Edwards said in the release.

The port processed 224,407 total TEUs as a result of the start of peak season, according to a press release.

A growing population in the region also boosted loaded imports by 6%, the port said, while loaded exports were down 4% YoY.

The Seattle and Tacoma ports processed 204,475 total TEUs, reflecting a fifth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

Auto volumes also continued to grow, reaching a total of 268,035 units, up 1.7% YoY, according to a port press release.

The San Pedro Bay port processed 882,376 total TEUs as retailers moved goods ahead of peak season.

“We’re in a strong position heading into the peak shipping season as consumers purchase back-to-school supplies and shippers move goods ahead of potential tariff increases,” Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in a press release.

The West Coast port processed 939,600 total TEUs as year-end holiday goods came through the port earlier than usual, Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a media briefing.

An early peak season has helped boost volumes at the port. Goods such as toys, electronics and clothing "are arriving at the same time as more typical back-to-school, fall fashion and Halloween merchandise," he said.

The port processed 184,467 total TEUs, reflecting eight consecutive months of year-over-year growth.

In July, the Oakland port experienced a 3% YoY increase in loaded imports and a 2% YoY increase in loaded exports.

The Georgia Ports Authority processed 454,128 total TEUs, reflecting six consecutive months of year-over-year growth.

Despite the increase, the port said its volumes during fiscal year 2024, which ended in June, were down 2.3%, according to a press release. The port reported a record year for roll on and roll off cargo, however: the cargo type was up 21% compared to fiscal year 2023.

The Gulf Coast port processed about 110,300 total TEUs, reflecting a third consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

Import loads were up 35% YoY as the port continues to make progress on its auto processing facility with Southeast Toyota Distributors.The facility will "expand our vehicle processing capacity while increasing our agility and capacity to receive vehicles by both rail and sea," Eric Carter, group vice president of operations at Southeast Toyota Distributors, said in a press release.

Port Everglades saw the highest YoY volume spike in 2024 so far at 94,317 total TEUs, reflecting six consecutive months of YoY growth.

The port handled 339,157 total TEUs, reflecting seven consecutive months of year-over-year growth.

While June volumes were strong, the port faced some impacts from Hurricane Beryl and a global IT outage in July that affected several other ports.

The global outage was due to a defective software update causing Windows computer systems to crash. Port Houston, the North Carolina Ports and West Coast ports in Long Beach and Los Angeles were some of the ports affected by the IT issue, leading some operations to be halted but quickly resumed.

As for the hurricane, Executive Director Roger Guenther said “terminals were back up and running just two days after the hurricane.”

The 842,446 total TEUs the port processed last month surpassed the previous June record set in 2022. Read more.

The West Coast port processed 245,354 total TEUs thanks to increased voyage consistency, vessel calls and continued low import rail dwells, the port said in a July 17 press release.

Auto volumes also continued to grow, reaching a total of 174,352 units, up 8.6% YoY.

The port processed 827,757 total TEUs in June, marking a second consecutive month of year-over-year declines.

While volumes were down by less than 1% YoY, there was a 10% month–over-month increase. "We have ample capacity on our docks to efficiently handle more goods as retailers and e-commerce outlets begin to move fall fashion, Halloween and year-end holiday items through the supply chain," Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a June media briefing.

The Oakland port processed 193,062 total TEUs, an upswing as the port sees signs of ocean carriers and importers increasing their inventories before the holidays, Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes said in a press release.

“The peak season usually begins in late summer to early fall, but this year it appears to be early,” Brandes said.

The East Coast port reported 295,975 total TEUs, marking its fifth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

Loaded imports rose by 1% YoY and loaded exports were up 16% YoY. However, volumes were down 10% compared to the previous month, despite positive year-over-year comparisons.

The East Coast port processed 790,758 total TEUs, reflecting about a 12% increase month over month as shipping activity began to ramp up ahead of peak season in mid-summer, the port said in a June 28 press release. The figures also reflect a 17% year-over-year volume increase.

May was the port's six consecutive month of YoY cargo growth and its third consecutive month handling over 700,000 total TEUs of cargo. However, some of the containers processed were from cargo diverted from the Port of Baltimore prior to its full reopening in June.

Jaxport processed 127,788 total TEUs, as the port welcomed a 37% year-over-year increase of loaded imports.

Last month, the port announced new services from Jacksonville to India with Ocean Network Express. ONE will operate nine vessels, each with a carrying capacity of 7,000 Total TEUs. Commodities to be transported include electronics, solar panels, perishable food items, textiles and apparel, according to the press release.

The West Coast port processed 214,014 total TEUs for international shipments as the ports saw an increase in vessel calls and low import dwell times, according to a June 18 press release. 

COSCO and OOCL also launched a new China to West Coast North America service, which calls the Seattle North Harbor facility at the port. Both services will operate six vessels bringing between 4,250 TEUs to 7,100 TEUs for each call.

The East Coast port processed 87,293 total TEUs, up 4% year over year. However, May volumes were also 5% lower than the month prior.

With consecutive months of YoY growth, the port is preparing to bring in a new port director, Joseph Morris. He is set to begin on July 15 and is coming from the Massachusetts Ports Authority.

The Gulf Coast port processed 364,866 total TEUs as investments near the port fuel cargo growth.

"Robust construction of new warehouses and distribution centers the last two years and regional consumer spending on items like furniture, hardware, and retail goods have driven loaded import volumes to an increase of 18% this month compared to last year," according to a June 24 press release.

The East Coast port processed 328,682 total TEUs while also handling an astonishing 57% year-over-year increase of empties.

Both loaded imports and exports were up YoY, rising 19% and 12% respectively. 

The East Coast port processed 180,105 total TEUs, reflecting a 16% decline from the previous month. 

While loaded imports and exports were down YoY at 8% and 11% respectively, the port added a new service that will bring additional volumes from India via Ocean Network Express. "India has become [a] strong global manufacturer and exporter of goods, including electronics, food products, clothing and retail goods," the port said in a press release.

The Port of Long Beach processed 695,937 total TEUs in May, a year-over-year decline due to shifting trade routes and canceled voyages.

“I am confident we will see additional cargo as we work with industry partners to rebuild our market share in this increasingly competitive environment," Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in a June 13 press release. "Looking ahead, I anticipate a moderate increase in cargo as we move into summer and we recapture business by delivering the top-notch customer service that makes us the Port of Choice.”

The West Coast port processed 752,893 total TEUs in May, a slight year-over-year decline, but port executives expect volumes to increase in the second half of the year.

"As we gear up for the second half of the year, our forecast indicates more robust activity on our docks throughout the summer," Port Director Gene Seroka said during a June 12 media briefing.

The Port of Oakland processed 188,040 total TEUs in May, extending the port's growth streak to six months.

"We just celebrated a direct service rail route established between Oakland and Nevada that will further enhance cargo movement between our seaport and the U.S. interior," Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes said in a press release.

Georgia ports continued to see an uptick in volumes in April for the fourth consecutive month, with total TEUs handled reaching 440,971.

Auto shipments have also been growing in the state. 

Port Brunswick, Georgia Port Authority's dedicated facility for vehicle shipments, handled 80,600 units of roll-on/roll-off cargo in April — up 44% YoY, GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch said during a board meeting.

Diversion from the Port of Baltimore to Colonel's Island Terminal also increased volumes by about 9,000 import vehicles as well as 1,000 units of high/heavy equipment. "We are expecting the impact of diverted cargo to taper off in June, as the Port of Baltimore works to fully restore service,” Lynch added.

The East Coast Port processed 92,323 total TEUs in April, reflecting a fourth consecutive month of year-over-year increases. 

The port's volume growth to more than 709,000 TEUs in April was partially attributed to cargo diverted following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, according to a press release.

The port handled 196,476 total TEUs for international shipments in April, up 13% from the previous year, and a slight month-over-month increase.

Meanwhile, auto volumes grew to 120,761 units, up about 12% YoY as consumer demand for automobiles supported strong volumes, the port said in a press release.

The port processed 324,177 TEUs in April, rising by almost 17,000 units compared to the same month the previous year. More than half of the growth was driven by full exports, though loaded imports and empty containers handled rose too.

The West Coast port processed 750,424 total TEUs in April, marking an eighth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

“Imports are steadily climbing as we continue to work with industry partners to rebuild our market share,” Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in a press release.

The Port of Oakland handled 188,633 total TEUs in April, a fifth consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Infrastructure investments are paying off, Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes said in a press release.

Loaded imports were up 7% YoY, handling 75,335 total TEUs. Full exports were also up 7% YoY with 67,556 total TEUs processed.

The East Coast port processed 317,590 total TEUs in April. Loaded imports and exports were up 23% YoY and 14% YoY, respectively.

Empties also saw a strong uptick in volumes at 66,738 total TEUS. In comparison, empties saw a 45% YoY increase, up 62% compared to the same period in 2019.

The East Coast port processed 110,576 total TEUs in March, a slight decline from the previous year.

Loaded imports were also down by 2% year-over-year and loaded exports down 13% YoY but empties did go up 7%.

The port processed 95,874 total TEUs in March, reflecting a third consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Total TEUs were also up 4% compared to the previous month.

The increase comes as the port welcomed three new container gantry cranes to help "reach record efficiency levels," according to an April 4 press release. The new super post-panamax cranes can reach 22 containers across from a ship's deck, and up to an eight-stack of containers high. The equipment is an improvement from the port's post-panamax cranes, which can reach six containers high and 16 across.

The port handled 195,655 total international TEUs in March with loaded imports up 17% year over year.

The Gulf Coast port processed 360,991 total TEUs in March, rising 20% YoY, which was in line with the previous month's growth levels.

The month was considered the port's "biggest March ever," according to a port press release. Loaded imports were up 23% YoY due to consumer spending on items such as furniture and appliances.

The East Coast port processed 701,648 total TEUs in March, marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year volume growth, according to a press release.

The West Coast port processed 202,816 total TEUs in March, and loaded imports saw the highest year-over-year increase at 38% YoY. 

The port credited it to rising net worth from consumers in Northern California markets, according to a press release. "A strong economy and the need for retailers to replenish stock in their warehouses are driving import cargo activity today," Maritime Director Bryan Brandes said in the release.

The East Coast port processed 216,410 total TEUs in March, marking the second consecutive month of year-over year growth.

Loaded imports were up 17% YoY while loaded exports were up 1%.

The West Coast port processed 654,082 total TEUs in March, as consumer confidence continues to rise, the port said in an April 15 press release.

While loaded imports went up 8% YoY, it's a slowdown from February's 29% increase. Loaded exports went down 21% YoY.

The West Coast port expects volumes to continue to grow in April, despite being a more muted shipping season. Read more.

The Port of Virginia handled 291,700 total TEUs in March.

The East Coast port also saw a 28% year-over-year increase in loaded imports. The growth comes after the port completed a channel widening last month, as it prepares for future growth. The project created a two-way passage for ultra-large container vessels to enable more vessels to berth while reducing port stay.

Infrastructure and low dwell times contributed to nearly 436,000 total TEUs handled in March at the Port of Savannah. Read more.

The Jacksonville Port Authority handled 115,024 total TEUs in February. Loaded imports saw an astonishing 50% increase year over year — the largest rise since Supply Chain Dive began tracking volumes in 2016 — while loaded exports remained stagnant.

Port of Everglades processed 88,215 total TEUs in February 2024 reflecting a second-month of year-over-year growth. Import and export loads were up 3% and 1% YoY, respectively.  

The port handled 632,455 total TEUs in February 2024 reflecting the port's second-busiest February of all time, according to a March 27 press release.

The robust cargo activity came from resilient consumer spending and restocking efforts by major retailers, the port said. February also marked the third consecutive month of YoY growth.

Risks ranging from Red Sea disruptions to Panama Canal restrictions keep fueling shipper diversions to the West Coast port. Read more.

The port processed 175,191 total international TEUs in February 2024. Although year-over-year container volumes declined slightly, the port saw strong volumes from auto shipments, according to a port press release. February Auto volumes were at 58,185 units, up 20.6% YoY.

The port handled 375,965 total TEUs in February 2024 reflecting a third month of consecutive year-over-year growth. The Gulf port also saw an astonishing rise in loaded imports and empties when compared to pre-pandemic levels — 92% and 153%, respectively.

The West Coast port handled 674,723 total TEUs in February 2024, reflecting a sixth consecutive month of growth year over year. Cooling inflation, rising consumer demand and efforts to recapture market share boosted the port's cargo shipments, according to a port press release.

The port handled 182,750 total TEUs in February 2024, reflecting a third consecutive month of growth year over year.

The port handled 202,349 total TEUs in February, reflecting the first year-over-year increase in eight months. Loaded imports were also up by 11% YoY and 34% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

While Lunar New Year and demand increases were big factors behind a January rise in cargo volumes, Gene Seroka said Red Sea fears also played a part. Read more.

The port handled about 451,673 total TEUs in February 2024, up 14% year over year. While the port also saw volumes grow slightly in January, it had previously seen 14 consecutive months of YoY volume declines.

Georgia Ports Authority handled over 428,036 total TEUs in January 2024, a slight year-over-year increase. The volume growth was helped by increased rail moves at the Port of Savannah, which handled 47,132 boxes in January, according to a port press release. President and CEO Griff Lynch said shippers are using Savannah for their agriculture exports, manufacturing components and retail goods.

The port processed 101,953 total TEUs in January 2024, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase — the same growth rate as the previous month. Despite the YoY uptick,, month over month volumes were down 6%.

Retailers rushed to fill warehouses ahead of the slowdown that occurs during the Lunar New Year holiday, the port’s CEO Mario Cordero said. Read more.

Cargo volumes at the Port of Virginia were 276,639 total TEUs in January 2024. While volumes dipped 4% compared to the same time last year, the port celebrated widening its channel to welcome larger ships. The widened channel is expected to reduce port stay for container vessels by up to 15%

The Port of Virginia processed 281,901 total TEUs in February 2024, up 10% year over year. Loaded imports were 20% higher compared to the 130,965 total TEUs recorded at the same time last year.

The East Coast port handled 667,346 total TEUs in January 2024 reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase. Port activity outpaced volumes from pre-pandemic January 2019 by 7.2%, according to a port press release.

International cargo volumes hardly changed year over year, with the seaport handling 165,268 TEUs in January 2024 and 164,683 in 2023. But loaded export and import volumes went up 20% and 2%, respectively, according to a port press release.

The port processed 93,138 total TEUs in January 2024, reflecting a 1% year-over-year increase, according to data emailed to Supply Chain Dive.

The Gulf Coast port handled 332,961 total TEUs in January 2024 — a 4% year-over-year increase. Strong imports came from China in advance of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to a port press release.

The seaport continued its upward trajectory to start 2024, handling 180,487 total TEUs — more than it processed during 11 of 12 months last year. (July 2023's 181,555 TEUs were the exception.)

The South Carolina Ports Authority handled 208,538 total TEUs in January 2024 — a 3% year-over-year decrease. This reflects the port’s seventh consecutive YoY decline.

Savannah’s port processed 422,287 total TEUs while the Port of Brunswick had a record year for auto units. Read more.

The port processed 108,514 total TEUs in December 2023.

The port processed 85,717 total TEUs in December 2023, according to a port spokesperson. This is an increase from last month’s cargo volumes which was 83,878 total TEUs.

The port processed 91,345 total TEUs in December 2023, according to the port operator’s spokesperson.

The East Coast ports processed 633,925 total TEUs and were the second-busiest in the nation for loaded containers. Read more.

The port processed its highest December on record for loaded exports. Read more.

The ports of Seattle and Tacoma also handled more international containers in December. Read more.

Containers have now declined for nearly a year at the port, though volumes remain significantly higher than 2019. Read more.

While volumes are down, containers moved inland by rail are back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a release from the port. Read more.

The port benefitted from increased vessel traffic to the U.S. West Coast as carriers reroute from the Panama Canal. Read more.

The strong end to the year comes as the port is “laying the tracks” to prepare for increased rail demand from shippers. Read more.

More normal cargo volume levels are expected for 2024, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. Read more.

The ports processed a total of 83,878 total TEUs, reflecting the first YoY increase for the fiscal year. Read more or see a data visualization.

The West Coast port processed 180,747 TEUs in total international volumes for the month, down 15% compared to October. See a data visualization.

The Port of Savannah processed 417,145 total TEUs in November, a decline from October cargo volumes of 449,007 total TEUs. See a data visualization.

The Port of Virginia processed 276,005 total TEUs in November, a decline from October cargo volumes of 306,574 total TEUs. See a data visualization.

South Carolina Ports Authority processed 201,314 total TEUs in November, a decline from October cargo volumes of 235,006 total TEUs. See a data visualization.

Despite the drop, total containers processed increased significantly from pre-pandemic levels. Read more or see a data visualization.

The East Coast port processed 644,439 total TEUs for the month, down 13% compared to October. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the decline, loaded import containers processed at the port rose 4% to 71,258 TEUs. Read more or see a data visualization.

The port is recapturing market share as online sales rise and retailers stock up for the holidays, according to its CEO. Read more or see a data visualization.

“Our year-end growth reflects the strength of the U.S. economy powered by the American consumer,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. Read more or see a data visualization.

Although volumes decreased from last year, the port saw its busiest October in terms of loaded exports, which were up by 6%. Read more or see a data visualization.

The port saw an 8% month-over-month increase. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the year-over-year decrease, the port reported its busiest month ever for loaded exports. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the annual drop, the port saw both monthly gains and improved volumes from a pre-pandemic comparison. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the overall drop, the port saw a 4% increase in loaded export containers processed at the port. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the drop, TEUs were up 11% month-over-month at the Southeastern port. Read more or see a data visualization.

In recent months, San Pedro Bay ports have increased their U.S. market share of containerized imports from Asia. Read more or see a data visualization.

The increase in volumes processed comes as the San Pedro Bay port works to recapture market share. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the volume decline, the port said it saw its busiest September ever, outside of the pandemic-related spike. Read more.

The port joins others on the East Coast in reporting fewer shipments. Read more or see a data visualization.

Cargo volume growth at Jaxport came from the addition of two new services and an upsize in vessel in one service, a spokesperson said. Read more or see a data visualization.

The year-over-year decline shows a reflection of resettling cargo volumes, the port said. Read more or see a data visualization.

The year-over-year drop came as the port operator anticipates a slower peak season. Read more or see a data visualization.

The Seattle and Tacoma ports saw volumes rise 22% compared to the previous year, reversing a 19-month-long-trend. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite the increase, warehouse inventories remain elevated as the holiday season approaches. Read more or see a data visualization.

Despite lower container volumes, the East Coast port saw its total TEUs for the month rise by 12% compared to 2019 levels. Read more or see a data visualization.

Although the port reported a year-over-year dip in volumes, total TEUs are up compared to the month prior. Read more or see a data visualization.

News of a ratified labor contract combined with demand for holiday goods boosted container volumes. Read more or see a data visualization.

Volumes at the port also declined compared to August. Read more or see a data visualization.

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates lowered their forecast based on August figures, noting maritime flows are starting to slow. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

The port’s efforts to refurbish berths limited shipments, said Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

The port has seen an on and off trend in volumes all year, the port operator told Supply Chain Dive. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

The Florida-based port’s cargo traffic is returning to pre-COVID levels, CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels said. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

Cargo volumes at Jaxport typically fluctuate by less than 5% due to its mix of trade lanes, a spokesperson said. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

The ports anticipate a slower peak season due to lower consumer demand. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

Despite lower annual container volumes during the month, the port saw total TEUs rise 12% when compared to 2019 levels. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

Although container volumes dropped YoY, the total amount of TEUs processed increased compared to July. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

Shippers are still adjusting shipments to match current demand, a port executive said. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

The drop marks the highest decline of the year so far, but follows a record August 2022 and July 2023. Read the full story or see a data visualization.

Despite the year-over-year declines, port officials say total TEUs handled so far this year are in line with pre-pandemic figures. Read the full story.

Container volumes at the port were up 3% YoY in August. Read the full story.