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According to Supply Chain Dive , The Port of LongBeach achieved a record-breaking June by processing 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41% year-over-year increase. This surge, attributed to high consumer demand, potential tariff hikes, and labor contract concerns for East and Gulf Coast ports, surpassed the previous record set in June 2022.
LongBeach, LA ports set June cargo records. The ports of LongBeach and Los Angeles moved a record number of containers in June amid increased consumer demand and ongoing supply chain backlogs, the agencies announced Wednesday. LongBeach, meanwhile, moved just over 5 million in the first half of the year—up 5.3%
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