Cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach are expected to decline due to tariff reductions in 2025.

Cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach remained strong in 2025, handling 8.2 million TEUs by October, a 4.1% increase from 2024. Despite robust performance, port executives anticipate a slowdown in the coming months due to early holiday goods imports. CEO Mario Cordero noted that while tariffs have influenced frontloading trends, volumes are expected to mirror last year's figures. Looking ahead to 2026, he predicts a moderate increase in cargo, although price hikes from shippers may impact consumers, and a potential decline in reliance on Chinese manufacturing could reshape trade dynamics.