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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
2010
2009
Change
Percent
Change
Loaded Inbound2 369,388.90 305,225.75 64,163.15 21.02%
Loaded Outbound3 146,368.75 138,268.75 8,100.00 5.86%
Total Loaded 515,757.65 443,494.50 72,263.15 16.29%
Total Empty 214,987.95 132,708.75 82,279.20 62.00%
Total 730,745.60 576,203.25 154,542.35 26.82%
 
Fiscal Year 20114
(to date) 		730,745.60 576,203.25 154,542.35 26.82%
Calendar Year 2010
(to date) 		4,394,445.40 3,762,236.45 632,208.95 16.80%

 

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.

2010 Container Statistics

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

Click on the desired year to view a statistical breakdown5:

Container Totals by Calendar Year
2009 6.7 million TEUs 1994 2.5 million TEUs
2008 7.8 million TEUs 1993 2.3 million TEUs
2007 8.4 million TEUs 1992 2.3 million TEUs
2006 8.5 million TEUs 1991 2.0 million TEUs
2005 7.5 million TEUs 1990 2.1 million TEUs
2004 7.3 million TEUs 1989 2.1 million TEUs
2003 7.1 million TEUs 1988 1.7 million TEUs
2002 6.1 million TEUs 1987 1.6 million TEUs
2001 5.2 million TEUs 1986 1.3 million TEUs
2000 4.9 million TEUs 1985 1.1 million TEUs
1999 3.8 million TEUs 1984 908,000 TEUs
1998 3.4 million TEUs 1983 734,000 TEUs
1997 2.9 million TEUs 1982 606,000 TEUs
1996 2.7 million TEUs 1981 476,000 TEUs
1995 2.5 million TEUs 1980 633,000 TEUs

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5Monthly breakdowns prior to calendar year 1995 are unavailable.