July container volumes at Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles has released its July 2013 cargo volumes. July overall volumes totaled 715,640 TEU, the busiest cargo month of 2013. Compared to July 2012, volumes slipped 1.48%.

Imports edged downward by .30%, from 371,859 TEU in July 2012 to 370,745 TEU this July. Exports decreased 4.83%, from 165,581 TEU in July 2012 to 157,585 TEU in July 2013.

Combined, total loaded imports and exports for July decreased 1.69%, from 537,440 TEU last July to 528,331 TEU in July 2013. Factoring in empties, which decreased.86% year over year, overall July 2013 volumes (715,640 TEU) dropped 1.48% compared to July 2012 (715,640 TEU). < Korea Shipping Gazette >