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.
|
May |
2009 |
2008 |
Change |
Percent
Change |
| Loaded
Inbound2 |
304,109.90 |
371,026.95 |
(66,917.05) |
-18.04% |
| Loaded
Outbound3 |
152,471.75 |
164,061.75 |
(11,590.00) |
-7.06% |
| Total
Loaded |
456,581.65 |
535,088.70 |
(78,507.05) |
-14.67% |
| Total Empty |
118,246.15 |
151,759.10 |
(33,512.95) |
-22.08% |
| Total |
574,827.80 |
686,847.80 |
(112,020.00) |
-16.31% |
| |
Fiscal
Year 20094
(to date) |
6,709,859.55 |
7,449,080.85 |
(739,221.30) |
-9.92% |
Calendar
Year 2009
(to date) |
2,634,353.50 |
3,142,199.05 |
(507,845.55) |
-16.16% |
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
- May 2009 imports are greater than April 2009 due to lower warehouse inventory levels, showing some signs of improvement
- May 2009 exports is the highest for the year and greater than April 2009 due to stronger exports of raw materials
- Higher volumes May 2009 vs. May 2008 from China Shipping (service shift from POLB)
- Negative volumes from other terminal customers due to smaller vessels in the current deployment , fewer vessel calls in 2009 and vessel deployment modifications due to the weaker economy
ONGOING FACTORS
- Weak global economy continues to impact global trade
- Consumer confidence and spending not as strong as early 2008
- With lower imports, the export of empty containers continues to remain low
|
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. |
2009 Container Statistics
Historical TEU Statistics (by calendar year; includes monthly data)
Click on the desired year to view a statistical breakdown5:
|
| 2009 |
Partial Count |
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. |