The Port of Long Beach concluded 2025 handling a record 9.9 million TEUs, marking the port’s busiest year ever and securing a 48.9% cargo share, according to newly appointed CEO, Dr. Noel Hacegaba.
In his inaugural State of the Port of Long Beach address, Hacegaba projected another strong year of performance in 2026. “We project another 9 million TEU year,” he said, adding that expectations were for 2026 to rank among the port’s top five busiest years in terms of cargo volume.
To support anticipated growth, the port plans $3.2 billion in infrastructure investments to double its capacity by 2050.
The twin ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles hold an important role as a Trans-Pacific gateway. During his presentation, Hacegaba shared how tariffs have brought about shift in trade patterns, and changes at the port. “The point is that tariffs have an immediate effect – but they also reshape trade patterns. Six years ago, about 70% of all our cargo imports and exports were tied to China. Today, that’s down to 60%. As a result, we are seeing more cargo come from Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries in Southeast Asia.”
In a mid-December media briefing, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said expectations were also for a strong finish for the Port of Los Angeles. “Even with all the trade uncertainty, we’ll finish 2025 north of 10 million TEUs, putting this year firmly in our top three of all time,” he said.
The Port of Los Angeles has announced it will be presenting its 11th annual State of the Port event on January 22.
Source: Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles