United States Port of Los Angeles News Monitoring

Port of Los Angeles Completes $22.7mn Wharf Restoration Project

The Port of Los Angeles has completed the construction of the $22.7 million Berths 177-182 Wharf Restoration project located along the East Basin Channel in Wilmington. The project was approved by the Los Angeles Board of Harbour Commissioners in September …

Port of Los Angeles ordered to address toxic water pollution and restore harbor health

A federal judge has approved a settlement requiring the Port of Los Angeles to overhaul its water treatment operations after years of illegal wastewater discharges contaminated the city’s harbor. Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill. In short: The Port of …

AMERICAS: Tariffs to blame for falling cargo volumes, says Port of Los Angeles

Details Written by Rhys Berry Published: 17 June 2025 After 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, overall cargo volume has slowed ‘due to the impact of tariffs on both imports and exports,’ the Port of Los Angeles has said. Login to Read more

Port of Los Angeles sees 9% dip in imports for May

Port of Los Angeles sees May volume decline

May volumes at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) saw declines, following ten consecutive months of annual growth, the port reported late last week. Total volume, at 716,619 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) saw a 5% annual decline, with the port noting that …

VIDEO: Tariffs hit Port of Los Angeles cargo volume

Written by Nick Blenkey Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka: “May marked our lowest monthly cargo output in over two years.” The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 TEU of containers in May, 5% less than last year. After 10 straight months …

Tariff impact pushes Port of Los Angeles to two-year low

The Port of Los Angeles handled 716,619 TEUs in May, a 5 per cent decline from the same month last year, marking its lowest monthly volume in over two years. After 10 consecutive months of year-over-year (YoY) growth, cargo movement slowed due to the …

Tariffs Slow Port Of Los Angeles Cargo Volume

The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in May, 5% less than last year. After 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, overall cargo volume slowed due to the impact of tariffs on both imports and exports. “May …

Port of Los Angeles Imports Sink 19% Amid Trump Tariffs

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Import volume through the busiest trade hub in the U.S. fell 19% from the month before, a fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “It’s very slow here seasonally,” Port of Los Angeles …

Ports Briefs: POLA Cargo Drops, Wharf Restoration at Berths 177–182 Completed

Port of Long Beach Sees Cargo Decline for May LOS ANGELES —Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach declined 8.2% in May due to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, but a temporary pause on those fees will likely trigger a cargo surge by late June. …

Tariffs Stall Long Beach Imports, Marking Slowest May Since Pre-Covid Era

The Port of Long Beach saw its slowest May for inbound cargo volumes since before the Covid-19 pandemic as tariffs rattled trans-Pacific trade entering the U.S. Imports at the San Pedro Bay port decreased 13.4 percent to 299,116 20-foot equivalent units ( …

A port CEO panned Trump’s tariffs. Then a Chinese envoy’s wife sent praise

As the head of the Port of Los Angeles was doing a flurry of media interviews warning of the damage caused by United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs last month, he received an email filled with effusive praise from a notable city resident. Wang Wei …

Trump tariffs cause terminal turmoil

Import duties imposed by the Trump administration have caused well documented disruptions to container services, what is less well reported is the impact the taxes are having on port and terminals. The Biden administration had added a 25% tariff to ship-to …

What happens when transportation infrastructure can’t handle heavier batteries?  

Larger, heavier energy storage systems are becoming the new norm. But they’re also a transit liability.   “The battery energy industry has gotten ahead of its skis in terms of optimizing these containers for high energy density at the expense of heavier …

Port of LA Ordered by Federal Judge to Clean Up Contaminated Wastewater

The Port of Los Angeles will comply with an order from a U.S. District Court judge to remediate environmental impacts stemming from the discharge of hazardous waste that has allegedly caused widespread contamination in the L.A. Harbor. The ruling stems …

U.S. West Coast Ports See Sharp Decline Amid Tariff Impacts, But Summer Surge Expected

The Port of Long Beach experienced a significant 8.2% decline in cargo throughput in May, processing 639,160 TEUs as tariffs continue to impact global trade flows. The neighboring Port of Los Angeles also reported decreased volumes, handling 716,619 TEUs, …

Port of Long Beach sees May cargo decline, but summer boost anticipated

Cargo numbers declined by 8.2% in May at the Port of Long Beach, a dip port officials attributed to the impact of U.S. tariffs on imports and retaliatory tariffs from other nations. But officials said they expect numbers to go up by late June because of a …

Random Happenings: Three Creative Quarters in San Pedro Will Make Art Happen on Summer Solstice Weekend

  On the Summer Solstice, San Pedro will shine brightly. Taking place in three creative quarters in town, three events will happpen between June 20 to 22, showcasing the town’s distinctive artistry — two of them brand new to the scene. The Solstice …

Tariffs, manufacturing weakness expected to further drag down truckload demand

Truckload demand has been declining for months and is expected to continue to dip due to tariffs and other economic factors, according to several experts. A 1% increase in tariffs could reduce truckload demand by 0.15% or more, while a 10% rate could bring …

ModusLink Corporation Announces New Facility in Shenzhen, China

ModusLink Corporation has expanded its China operations with a new facility in Shenzhen. Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (OTCQX:SPLP) SMYRNA, TN, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ModusLink Corporation is proud to announce the …

Same Day Delivery Market to Skyrocket to USD 20.36 Billion by 2027, Fueled by E-Commerce Demand

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, CT, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global same-day delivery market was pegged at $5.78 billion in 2019 and is estimated to hit $20.36 billion by …

ZMC Express Cargo Reinforces Its Position as the Leading Air, Sea & Land Freight Company in Dubai, UAE

UAE-based ZMC Express Cargo delivers trusted air, sea & land freight with live tracking, COD, eCommerce support & global logistics expertise. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time where …

Delfio raises €1,5 million for automation platform in consumer electronics procurement

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delfio, the Dutch startup automating the international wholesale market, has secured €1.5 million pre-seed funding from tech investor Peak. The data-driven platform is opening up the …

Delfio sichert sich 1,5 Millionen Euro für Automatisierungsplattform im Einkauf von Unterhaltungselektronik

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delfio, das niederländische Start-up, das den internationalen Großhandelsmarkt automatisiert, hat eine Pre-Seed-Investition in Höhe von 1,5 Millionen Euro vom Tech-Investor Peak erhalten …

IXT launches new full MVNO to simplify global IoT connectivity

Telecom company IXT is launching with global ambitions, aiming to deliver secure, scalable and seamless M2M and IoT connectivity through its own core network. OSLO, NORWAY, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The company is founded in Norway by …

GXO Announces Completion of UK Regulatory Review of Wincanton Acquisition and Raises Full-year 2025 Guidance

GREENWICH, Conn., June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton …

Integrated OBD II Diagnostic and Battery Testing Solution: leagend BA570

leagend proudly introduces the BA570 OBD-II Scanner & Battery Tester— a powerful and user-friendly diagnostic tool. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s automotive landscape, the ability to quickly and …

FreightSnap and Fleet Enable Enhance Final Mile Efficiency with Strategic Partnership

Partnership integrates dimensioning technology with final-mile TMS to optimize freight operations and route planning. AUSTIN, TX AND LENEXA, KS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FreightSnap, a leader in automated freight …

ACI Jet’s Latest Aircraft Flight Deck & Connectivity Mod Embodies 'Fly Like New' Campaign Promise

Major satellite communications, modernized flight deck, and stunning interior refresh bring new life to twenty year old Citation XLS. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ACI Jet’s FAA Part 145 Repair Station …

Tariffs Reshape Global Ecommerce: FlavorCloud Unveils Key Trends in 2025 Tariffs Report

Customs holds increase 251% in Mexico and conversion rates decrease 80% for Made In China goods forcing merchants to rethink sourcing, pricing, and fulfillment SEATLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlavorCloud, a leading …

Guardian Fleet Services and Howard’s Wrecker Service Announce Partnership to Strengthen Service Across Georgia

Guardian Fleet Services proudly announces merger with Howard’s Wrecker Service of Smyrna, GA. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guardian Fleet Services, the largest provider of Towing, Recovery, and …

RINA Acquires Finland-based Foreship, Strengthening Global Position in Marine Consulting

HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RINA, the multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group, has acquired the entire share capital of Foreship, a renowned Finnish company specialising in naval …

Rolling Stock Market on Track to Reach USD 73.27 Billion by 2031, Riding a 3.7% CAGR Surge

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Increase in demand for safe, secure, and efficient transport, increase in public transport usage as a solution to lower down traffic congestion, and rise in allocation …

Vantage Corp Announces Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Over-Allotment Option in Connection with its Initial Public ...

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Corp (NYSE American: VNTG) (“Vantage” or the “Company”), a shipbroking company providing comprehensive services including brokerage, consultancy, and operational support in the tanker market, announced …

TEN Ltd. Holds Its Thirty-Second General Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ATHENS, Greece, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TEN) (“TEN” or the “Company”), a leading diversified crude, product and LNG tanker operator, today announced that its Thirty-Second General Annual Meeting of Shareholders was duly held in …

Yinson Production and 'K' LINE partner to jointly develop and market FSIU and liquefied CO2 carrier solutions

Yinson Production (OSE:YPCOR01) SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yinson Production and “K" LINE ENERGY SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED (KLES), a London-based subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE), …

Q-CTRL and Leading UK Rail Organizations Optimize Train Scheduling Efficiency with Quantum Software

Q-CTRL’s software solved station routing and train timetabling problems, demonstrating quantum computing’s potential value to transport logistics optimization OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-CTRL, the global leader …

Saia Recognizes Employees for Exceptional Commitment to Safety

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is proud to announce that nearly 8,000 Saia dockworkers, mechanics, city drivers, and line drivers were recently recognized for achieving a major safety milestone, reflecting the …

TIGHITCO OVERHAUL SUPPORT SERVICES SIGNS LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH PRATT & WHITNEY

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TIGHITCO, a leader in aerospace and defense solutions, is proud to announce that its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) division, Overhaul Support Services (OSS), has signed …