West Coast ports News Updates

BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10 million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 

November 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

US Import Slowdown Signals Possible ‘Goods Recession’

President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January kicked off a roller coaster year for manufacturers, retailers and other U.S. industries dependent on goods from abroad.

November 10, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Port Container Volumes Remain Strong During August

Port container volumes remained strong in August as shippers angled to outmaneuver President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies while also getting a jump on the holiday season rush.

October 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

HTA’s Loya Listens, Learns as Calif. Drayage Community Reels

Robert Loya has seen up close how the dynamic between trade associations and members works, and how different it is from being employed at a carrier.

September 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Ports See Strong July Cargo Gains From Tariff Frontloading

The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year.

August 27, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port of Oakland Drayage Carriers Shut Down After 40 Years

Two longtime stalwarts of the drayage community serving the Port of Oakland and beyond closed their doors in recent weeks after around four decades in business each.

August 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Oregon Backs $100 Million Coos Bay Container Terminal

Oregon lawmakers on June 30 approved $100 million for a new container terminal at the Port of Coos Bay, propelling the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port from proposal to construction plan.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Reservation System at Ports Cuts Ship Emissions by Up to 24%

Researchers have calculated that the containership reservation system at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is paying a climate dividend.

June 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

May 5, 2025