Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes increase 7% in November

The Port of Los Angeles handled a total of 709,968 TEU in November 2015, an increase of 7% compared to the same period last year.

"We've seen container volumes at and above 700,000 TEUs for the past six months, which demonstrates consistency and the strength of our supply chain partners," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.

"With larger vessels coming into the transpacific trade this month, including the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, we can further show the gains we have made this year in terms of effectively moving greater volumes through our port." Imports improved 7.6% to 358,423 TEU in November compared to the previous year.

Exports dropped 5.7% to 142,020 TEU in November. Factoring in empties, which increased 16.5%, overall November volumes of 709,968 increased 7% compared to November 2014.

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