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Port of Los Angeles sets record with busiest quarter amid trade uncertainty

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest quarter ever from July to September, handling nearly three million TEUs. This record-breaking performance occurred despite ongoing trade uncertainties and shifting global supply chains, particularly concerning imports from China. Executive Director Gene Seroka highlighted the achievement, noting it as the strongest four-month stretch in the port's history. AI

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Port of Los Angeles sets record with busiest quarter amid trade uncertainty

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    Port of LA, key US point for China imports, has best-ever quarter despite trade uncertainty

    The Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the United States and the country’s leading gateway for imports from China and other Asian countries, had its busiest three-month period on record from July through to September, despite persistent uncertainty over tariffs an…