Port of Los Angeles Sets June Volume Record

The Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 TEUs in June 2026, its busiest June in 118 years and only the third month ever to top 1 million containers, with loaded imports up 13% year-over-year to 530,558 TEUs.

Key Takeaways

• The Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 TEUs in June 2026, marking it the busiest June in its 118-year history, and only the third month ever to top 1 million units. Loaded imports hit 530,558 TEUs, up 13% YoY and the third-highest import month on record.
• The Port’s ability to process record cargo volumes without vessel backlogs or terminal congestion underscores the resilience of the Southern California logistics network, helping keep freight moving efficiently into Inland Empire and South Bay distribution hubs.
• June’s record-breaking performance reinforces the Port of Los Angeles’ position as the nation’s premier gateway. At 1.0 million TEUs, it became the only port in the Western Hemisphere to surpass the one million container mark in a single month, highlighting the region’s unmatched logistics infrastructure and operational strength.
• June’s record-breaking performance appears to be more than a one-month anomaly. H1 2026 is already running 3% ahead of last year, at 5.12 million TEUs, pointing to sustained import demand heading into peak season. For the industrial sector, that’s an encouraging early signal, as front-loaded import volumes typically translate into stronger leasing activity across the Inland Empire and South Bay over the next 4-8 weeks.
• Empty containers processed also reached 345,811 TEUs in June 2026, up 17% year-over-year, alongside the record loaded import volumes.

Port of Los Angeles Annual Trade Volume — CY 2023–2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many containers did the Port of Los Angeles move in June 2026?

The Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 TEUs in June 2026, marking its busiest June in 118-year history and only the third month ever to top 1 million units.

How much did loaded imports increase at the Port of Los Angeles in June 2026?

Loaded imports hit 530,558 TEUs in June 2026, up 13% year-over-year and the third-highest import month on record.

How is H1 2026 cargo volume trending at the Port of Los Angeles?

H1 2026 volume reached 5.12 million TEUs, running 3% ahead of last year, pointing to sustained import demand heading into peak season.

What was the Port of Los Angeles’ container volume trend from 2023 to 2025?

Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles was 10.2 million TEUs in CY 2025, 10.3 million TEUs in CY 2024, and 8.6 million TEUs in CY 2023.

Why does the Port of Los Angeles’ record June matter for industrial real estate?

Front-loaded import volumes like June’s record performance typically translate into stronger industrial leasing activity across the Inland Empire and South Bay over the next 4-8 weeks.