LA Port’s cargo volume rises 10.65% to 1,21m TEUs

The Port of Los Angeles container throughput in January-February increased by 10.65% compared with the same period of 2010, to 1,215,430.60 TEUs, the Port Authority reports.


In February, container traffic at the port’s terminals totaled 554,912.80 TEUs, up 5.61% from the prior year’s figures.


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. In 2010, the port of Los Angeles container trade increased by 16.05% to 7,83 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)