The Port of Long Beach witnessed a surge in throughput in March, attributed to heightened consumer confidence, marking the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Port handled 2,002,820 TEU, reflecting a 16.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Dockworkers and terminal operators managed to move 654,082 TEU last month, representing an 8.3 percent rise from March 2023.

Imports experienced an 8.4 percent uptick, reaching 302,521 TEU, while exports saw a decline of 21.3 percent to 105,099 TEU. Notably, empty container movements surged by 28.9 percent to 246,464 TEU.

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Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, attributed the robust cargo flow to enduring consumer demand, underscoring the port's pivotal role in trans-Pacific trade.

"We remain committed to enhancing our infrastructure to facilitate strategic and sustainable trade growth," stated Cordero.

"Ensuring consistent cargo flows translates into stable employment for our committed workforce," stated Bobby Olvera Jr., President of the Long Beach Harbor Commission.

"Our commitment remains firm to maintain our status as the preferred port destination by prioritizing efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable cargo operations, coupled with exceptional customer service."

Earlier this year, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners greenlit U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Ryan Manning's appointment to lead the Security Division at the nation's second busiest seaport.

In a more recent development, the Ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach jointly announced the release of an Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP) for the proposed Goods Movement Workforce Training Facility.

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