LA Port posts a 16.05% gain in container count, to 7.83 million TEUs

Container throughput of Los Angeles (USA) in 2010 increased by 16.05%, compared with the 2009’s figure, to 7,83 million TEUs, the LA Port Authority’s press release said.

 
In December the volume of containers handled at the port rose by 8.82% to 612,65 TEUs.

Port of Los Angeles is the largest seaport of the United States. The Port encompasses 3.5 ha, 69km of waterfront and features 27 cargo terminals, including dry and liquid bulk, container breakbulk, automobile and omni facilities. Last year, the port of Los Angeles handled 6.7 million TEUs.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach form together the U.S. port complex, one of the world’s biggest hub.
(Source:http://en.portnews.ru/)