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Southern California’s Ports See Cargo Decline in May, Hope for Summer Rebound
Cargo volumes dipped sharply at Southern California’s container ports in May, reflecting continued disruption from tariff policies and shifting global trade patterns. The Port of Long Beach handled 639,160 TEUs, down -8.2% year-over-year. Imports dropped -13.4% to 299,116 TEUs, while exports fell -18.6% to 82,149 TEUs. The only growth came from empty containers, which rose