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Virus drags down LA's box traffic 31pc in March to 49,568 TEU
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THE Port of Los Angeles saw cargo volumes fall by 30.9 per cent in March to 49,568 TEU due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Imports were down 25.9 per cent to 220,255 TEU compared to the previous year, while exports fell by 23.8 per cent to 121,146 TEU. Empty containers decreased by 44.5 per cent to 108,168 TEU.
First quarter volumes dropped by 18.5 per cent year on year. "We've had two serious shocks to our supply chain system. First the trade war between the US and China and now the Covid-19 pandemic," said port executive director Gene Seroka.
"With US retailers and cargo owners scaling back orders, volumes are soft even though factories in China are beginning to produce more. Amidst this public health crisis, there will be uncertain months ahead in the global supply chain," he said.
The Port of Los Angeles said its officials are in regular contact with terminal operators, longshore unions and other supply chain stakeholders to make sure that stakeholders are able to obtain the necessary supplies they need for a safe and clean work environment.
Los Angeles is also serving as the temporary homeport of the US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy deployed to support Covid-19 response efforts.
Imports were down 25.9 per cent to 220,255 TEU compared to the previous year, while exports fell by 23.8 per cent to 121,146 TEU. Empty containers decreased by 44.5 per cent to 108,168 TEU.
First quarter volumes dropped by 18.5 per cent year on year. "We've had two serious shocks to our supply chain system. First the trade war between the US and China and now the Covid-19 pandemic," said port executive director Gene Seroka.
"With US retailers and cargo owners scaling back orders, volumes are soft even though factories in China are beginning to produce more. Amidst this public health crisis, there will be uncertain months ahead in the global supply chain," he said.
The Port of Los Angeles said its officials are in regular contact with terminal operators, longshore unions and other supply chain stakeholders to make sure that stakeholders are able to obtain the necessary supplies they need for a safe and clean work environment.
Los Angeles is also serving as the temporary homeport of the US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy deployed to support Covid-19 response efforts.