Long Beach Cargo Drops as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Pressure on Supply Chains

The Port of Long Beach posted another year-over-year decline in cargo volumes in April as global market volatility, rising fuel costs and supply chain uncertainty continue to pressure international trade flows.

Longshore workers and terminal operators moved 817,992 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month, down 5.7% from April 2025, which marked the busiest April on record for the port.

Despite the decline, volumes remained historically strong as one of the nation’s leading trade gateways continues to navigate a volatile trade environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade patterns and higher transportation costs.

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