Port of Long Beach Imports Fall 13% Under Tumult of Trade War

Imports through California’s Port of Long Beach dropped 13% in January from last year, when shippers were rushing to move freight in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Despite an 11% drop in total container units, CEO Noel Hacegaba told reporters that the Port of Long Beach was the most active port in the US last month, beating its Southern California neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles.

“Our strong cargo volumes do not suggest we are not being affected by tariffs,” Hacegaba said Wednesday, noting that last year’s iron and steel tonnage was down 32%.

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