The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) handled 10.2 million TEUs in 2025, securing its third‑best year on record, and its 26th consecutive year as the busiest U.S. container port. This milestone was highlighted by Executive Director, Gene Seroka, during the Port’s 11th annual State of the Port event.
Addressing industry, labor, and community leaders at the event, Seroka emphasized the critical role of the port workforce. “Every record set and every bar raised is a direct result of the commitment of the people who make this port work,” he said, recognizing marine terminal operators, International longshore and warehouse union labor, supply chain partners, and the Harbor Department.
Looking forward, the POLA is progressing several major capacity expansion and technology modernization projects under its “Build Bigger, Build Smarter” strategy, Seroka said. Key initiatives include the proposed Pier 500 Marine Container Terminal, upgrades at Fenix Marine Services (Pier 300), LA TiL Container Terminal, and a new Maritime Support Facility to enhance chassis, rail, and yard efficiency.
Technology continues to be central to the POLA’s approach. As reported by FreightWaves, the port’s traffic management system – Signal cargo flow dashboard and the Universal Truck appointment system, will be supported through an $8 million grant that will expand data‑sharing across California’s port network, including the Port of Long Beach.
Seroka also pointed to continued progress in environmental performance. He said the POLA has achieved the lowest emissions on a per-TEU basis of any port globally. Additionally, additional support from industry partnerships and a $412 million EPA Clean Ports grant will help accelerate its transition to zero‑emission operations. The port is also working on additional initiatives such a methanol-fueling pilot, a green shipping corridor with Shanghai, and electric drayage infrastructure.
Sources: Port of Los Angeles, FreightWaves