West Coast ports News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Reservation System at Ports Cuts Ship Emissions by Up to 24%

Researchers have calculated that the containership reservation system at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is paying a climate dividend.

June 3, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

May 5, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Port Leaders Warn Tariffs to Bring ‘Radical Uncertainty’

Leaders of West Coast ports warned that a sharp drop in ship traffic tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods will threaten jobs, raise prices and ripple through the economy.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Business, Logistics

Trade News: Port Fee Plans Could Upend Supply Chain

In addition to uncertainty around tariffs, other less-publicized issues are threatening to upend global supply chains.   

April 4, 2025
Business, Logistics

US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts

The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025

The Port of Long Beach reported its strongest January on record, largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Concerns Drive Record Imports at Port of Los Angeles

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. moved more containers last month than in any previous January, as importers rushed to bring in goods before President Donald Trump's potential tariff hikes.

February 19, 2025
Business, Logistics

US Ports End Year on High Note

U.S. ports capped off 2024 with solid growth, as most major facilities reported volume increases for December.

January 30, 2025