POLA and POLB both established new volume records for the third quarter and for September.

In September, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) set new monthly volume records, with POLA handling 954,706 TEU, a 27% increase, while POLB reported 829,499 TEU, surpassing last year's figures. POLA's imports rose 26%, and third-quarter volumes hit historic highs. Exports at POLA declined for the second consecutive month. POLB's imports were up 2%, but exports fell 12.8%. Both ports expect strong performance in October, driven by factors like holiday demand and economic growth, as they prepare for a busy shipping season ahead.