Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge

The Port of Long Beach achieved its strongest January performance on record and second-busiest month ever as retailers rushed to move cargo ahead of anticipated tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian goods.

The port handled 952,733 TEUs in January, marking a 41.4% increase compared to the previous year. Imports saw a significant jump of 45% to 471,649 TEUs, while exports increased by 14% to 98,655…