The Port of Los Angeles has released its June 2013 cargo volumes, revealing that overall volumes for the month decreased 7.2 per cent when compared with June 2012.
According to the port, the decrease was due in part to a vessel service that shifted out of the Port of Los Angeles.
Imports dropped 7.2 per cent, from 353,930 TEUs June 2012 to 328,324 TEUs this year, while exports decreased 15 per cent from 174,418 TEUs ito 148,203 TEUs this June.
Combined, total loaded imports and exports for June decreased 9.8 per cent, from 528,348 TEUs last June to 476,528 TEUs.
Factoring in empties, which increased 1 per cent year-over-year, overall June 2013 volumes (646,650 TEUs) dropped 7.2 per cent compared with June 2012 (696,847 TEUs).
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