Marketplace · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
US ports, including Long Beach and Los Angeles, are experiencing record import volumes, driven by a strong economy and global uncertainty. This surge is occurring despite trade wars, inflation, and ongoing conflicts.
“Business is booming at US ports. Because we've been importing a whole lot of stuff.”
“The Port of Long Beach here in Southern California, just logged its busiest August ever and its fifth busiest month ever.”
“And the nation as a whole has marked its third highest month for container imports.”