# Ports Post Record Trade In September

> Los Angeles ports handle 2 million TEUs in September, setting monthly records.
- Title: Ports Post Record Trade In September | Shortify
- Summary: Los Angeles ports handle 2 million TEUs in September, setting monthly records. The Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach moved over 2 million TEUs in September…
- Keywords: port of los angeles, port of long beach, teu, trade, san pedro bay, cargo, business, local, Ports, Post, Record, September
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/featured/ports-post-record-trade-in-september
- Author: Zane Hill
- Published: 2026-10-19T07:01:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: port of los angeles, port of long beach, teu, trade, san pedro bay, cargo, business, local
## Ports Set Monthly Records
The twin ports of San Pedro Bay moved more than 2 million TEUs in September, setting individual and combined records for any month in their history.
## Port of Los Angeles Handles 1.04m TEUs
Dockworkers at the Port of L.A. handled more than 1.04 million TEUs in September, marking the third month exceeding 1 million containers since the port’s founding.
## Port of Long Beach Breaks Record
Workers at the Port of Long Beach moved 997,177 TEUs in September, breaking its all-time record set in October 2024.
## Year-Over-Year Growth
Import TEUs rose 19% year-over-year, while export TEUs increased by 10% in September.
## Factors Driving Trade Surge
Lower tariffs and anticipated U.S.-China trade agreements are factors in the surge, along with water supply issues affecting the Panama Canal.
## Dwell Times Increase
Truck-bound cargo had average dwell times of 3.18 days, nearly half a day longer than last September.
## Ports Focus on Year-End
Port leaders aim to finish the year strong while keeping cargo moving through the complex.
## Key takeaway

The Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach moved over 2 million TEUs in September, breaking monthly records for both ports.