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This isn’t the freight recovery we were promised… and Q1 earnings make that painfully clear.
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February saw significant cargo volume increases at San Pedro Bay Complex and Port Houston.
Let's break down the news about San Pedro Bay Port Complex and Port Houston:
After some labor agreement magic last August, it's been one big win after another—Los Angeles and Long Beach are surpassing all records, and even with a soft January, Houston bounced back in February.
Los Angeles gained 64% in loaded imports, while Long Beach saw a 29.4% rise. But it's not all smooth sailing; Long Beach faced a 21.1% dip in loaded export TEUs. As for Houston- general cargo is up, but we see a 96% drop in steel exports.
The ports are ready for a strong year, with labor concerns in the rearview and strategies to tackle global disruptions Gene Seroka of LA and Mario Cordero of Long Beach are optimistic.
What's Next?
As the ports ramp up efficiency and capacity, everything points to an exciting Q2: they're more than ready to meet and exceed the freight industry's needs.
Sources: FreightWaves | Port of Los Angeles | Port of Houston
The looming US East Coast port strike could disrupt 550,000 TEUs weekly, prompting shippers to turn to Canadian ports as a potential alternative.
ILA union threatens Oct 1 strike, risking 43% of U.S. imports. Businesses worry as billions in daily trade hang in the balance.
U.S. ports report record July container volumes driven by early holiday shipping, with Los Angeles and Long Beach leading gains.
A fire on a Taiwanese cargo ship at China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port caused an explosion felt kilometers away.
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