“As we mark the mid-point of 2017, we are grateful to our terminal operators, shipping lines, labor force and land-side supply chain stakeholders for their focus on teamwork and efficiency, because they are the reason why we attained record-breaking volumes these past 12 months,” said Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. “Despite unprecedented change in our industry, we are demonstrating the LA Advantage in terms of world-class infrastructure, competitive pricing and extraordinary customer service.”
June loaded imports increased 4.7 percent to 372,272 TEUs. Loaded exports rose 3.5 percent to 145,527 TEUs. Along with an 18.6 percent rise in empty containers, overall June container volumes were 731,032 TEUs. Previously, the strongest June in Port history was 2014, when 736,439 TEUs moved through the Port’s terminals.
Through June, total 2017 cargo volumes are 4,482,548 TEUs, an increase of 8.4 percent compared to the same period in 2016. Current and past data container counts for the Port of Los Angeles may be found here.
The 12-month period for the 9,205,755 TEU record corresponds with the Port’s July, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Fiscal Year, and the Port is on track to end the 2017 calendar year exceeding last year’s record volumes. In 2006, Los Angeles was the first port to surpass an annual throughput of 8 million TEUs, a decade-long record that was broken with CY 2016 volumes of 8.8 million.
TEU Statistics (Container Counts)
Provided statistic breakdowns include annual and monthly container counts (in TEUs1) dating back to 1995. Container counts for years 1980-1994 are provided in calendar year totals only. For more information, contact the Port’s Media Relations Division at (310) 732-0430.
The following table lists container counts (TEUs) for the previous month. Statistics for the recorded month are released on or around the 15th day of the following month.
For general port industry statistics, visit the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) website.
June |
2017 |
2016 |
Change |
Percent Change |
| Loaded Inbound2 | 372,272.10 | 355,622.90 | 16,649.20 | 4.68% |
| Loaded Outbound3 | 145,527.50 | 140,561.50 | 4,966.00 | 3.53% |
| Total Loaded | 517,799.60 | 496,184.40 | 21,615.20 | 4.36% |
| Total Empty | 213,232.75 | 179,822.50 | 33,410.25 | 18.58% |
| Total | 731,032.35 | 676,006.90 | 55,025.45 | 8.14% |
| Calendar Year 20174
(to date) | 4,482,548.50 | 4,133,575.90 | 348,972.60 | 8.44% |
| Fiscal Year 20175 | 9,205,755.40 | 8,390,512.80 | 815,242.60 | 9.72% |
| 1TEUs = Twenty-foot equivalent units, a standardized maritime industry measurement used when counting cargo containers of varying lengths.
2Inbound = Imported containers. 3Outbound = Exported containers. 4Calendar Year Total for 2017 5Fiscal Year = July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. | ||||
Historical TEU Statistics (by calendar year; includes monthly data)
Click on the desired year to view a statistical breakdown. Monthly breakdowns prior to calendar year 1995 are unavailable.
2010s |
2000s |
1990s |
1980s | ||||
| 2010 | 7.8 million TEUs | 2000 | 4.9 million TEUs | 1990 | 2.1 million TEUs | 1980 | 633,000 TEUs |
| 2011 | 7.9 million TEUs | 2001 | 5.2 million TEUs | 1991 | 2.0 million TEUs | 1981 | 476,000 TEUs |
| 2012 | 8.1 million TEUs | 2002 | 6.1 million TEUs | 1992 | 2.3 million TEUs | 1982 | 606,000 TEUs |
| 2013 | 7.9 million TEUs | 2003 | 7.1 million TEUs | 1993 | 2.3 million TEUs | 1983 | 734,000 TEUs |
| 2014 | 8.3 million TEUs | 2004 | 7.3 million TEUs | 1994 | 2.5 million TEUs | 1984 | 908,000 TEUs |
| 2015 | 8.2 million TEUs | 2005 | 7.5 million TEUs | 1995 | 2.5 million TEUs | 1985 | 1.1 million TEUs |
| 2016 | 8.8 million TEUs | 2006 | 8.5 million TEUs | 1996 | 2.7 million TEUs | 1986 | 1.3 million TEUs |
| 2017 | year in progress | 2007 | 8.4 million TEUs | 1997 | 2.9 million TEUs | 1987 | 1.6 million TEUs |
| 2008 | 7.8 million TEUs | 1998 | 3.4 million TEUs | 1988 | 1.7 million TEUs | ||
| 2009 | 6.7 million TEUs | 1999 | 3.8 million TEUs | 1989 | 2.1 million TEUs | ||
