L.A. port traffic rises in April despite trade disruption, higher fuel costs
Key takeaways
- The Port of Los Angeles recorded its second busiest April on record, despite the war in Iran, a related rise in shipping fuel costs and continued trade uncertainty.
- The port processed more than 890,00 container units last month, 5.7% higher than a year ago.
- “And what’s driving this, generally speaking, is the American consumer, still resilient, still spending,” said Gene Seroka, port executive director, during a news conference.
An ariel view of the Port of Los Angeles from the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles on May 5, 2026. (William Liang/For The Times) By Laurence Darmiento Staff Writer Follow May 11, 2026 2:06 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Port of Los Angeles recorded its second busiest April on record, despite the war in Iran, a related rise in shipping fuel costs and continued trade uncertainty.
The port processed more than 890,00 container units last month, 5.7% higher than a year ago. That was driven by a strong growth in imports, which totaled about 460,000 20-foot container units (TEUs), an increase of 5% compared to a year ago and 21% higher than March.