The Port of Los Angeles has released its September 2013 cargo volumes, with total handling down on the same month of 2012 by 4.5 per cent to 710,892 TEUs.
Imports declined by 3.75 per cent, from 385,250 TEUs in September 2012 to 370,785 TEUs, while exports decreased 12.79 per cent to 150,380 TEUs this year.
Combined, total loaded imports and exports for September decreased 6.55 per cent, from 557,683 TEUs to 521,165 TEUs.
Factoring in empties, which increased 1.33 per cent year-over-year, overall September 2013 volumes declined 4.57 per cent.
