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TEU Statistics (Container Counts)


Provided statistic breakdowns include annual and monthly container counts (in TEUs1) dating back to 1995. Container counts for years 1980-1994 are provided in calendar year totals only. For more information, contact the Port's Public Relations Division at (310) 732-3508.

The following table lists container counts (TEUs) for the previous month. Statistics for the recorded month are released on or around the 15th day of the following month.

For general port industry statistics, visit the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) website.

July
2008
2007
Change
Percent
Change
Loaded Inbound2 367,496.50 382,247.05 (14,750.55) -3.86%
Loaded Outbound3 173,650.50 129,591.75 44,058.75 34.00%
Total Loaded 541,147.00 511,838.80 29,308.20 5.73%
Total Empty 157,012.30 204,480.60 (47,468.30) -23.21%
Total 698,159.30 716,319.40 (18,160.10) -2.54%
 
Fiscal Year 20084
(to date) 		698,159.30 716,319.40 (18,160.10) -2.54%
Calendar Year 2008
(to date) 		4,472,638.45 4,764,476.10 (291,837.65) -6.13%

1TEUs = Twenty-foot equivalent units, a standardized maritime industry measurement
  used when counting cargo containers of varying lengths.
2Inbound = Imported containers. 
3Outbound = Exported containers.
4Fiscal Year = July 1 through June 30.

Historical TEU Statistics (by calendar year; inlcudes monthly data)

Click on the desired year to view a statistical breakdown5:

Container Totals by Calendar Year
2008 Partial Count
2007 8.4 million TEUs
2006 8.5 million TEUs
2005 7.5 million TEUs
2004 7.3 million TEUs
2003 7.1 million TEUs
2002 6.1 million TEUs
2001 5.2 million TEUs
2000 4.9 million TEUs
1999 3.8 million TEUs
1998 3.4 million TEUs
1997 2.9 million TEUs
1996 2.7 million TEUs
1995 2.5 million TEUs
1994 2.5 million TEUs
1993 2.3 million TEUs
1992 2.3 million TEUs
1991 2.0 million TEUs
1990 2.1 million TEUs
1989 2.1 million TEUs
1988 1.7 million TEUs
1987 1.6 million TEUs
1986 1.3 million TEUs
1985 1.1 million TEUs
1984 908,000 TEUs
1983 734,000 TEUs
1982 606,000 TEUs
1981 476,000 TEUs
1980 633,000 TEUs

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5Monthly breakdowns prior to calendar year 1995 are unavailable.