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Port of Long Beach optimistic about regaining market share
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/02/24 11:18:57
THE Port of Long Beach is optimistic about regaining market share despite seeing reduced cargo, reports Ventura, California's gCaptain.
Softened consumer spending, increased prices, and a shift in trade routes to west and east coast ports contributed to a drop in cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach in January.
The port moved 573,772 TEU in January, down 28.4 per cent from January 2022, which was the port's busiest January on record.
Imports decreased 32.3 per cent to 263,394 TEU, and exports declined 14.2 per cent to 105,623 TEU. Empties moving through the port were down 29 per cent to 204,755 TEU.
Descartes Systems recently reported that US container imports dipped below pre-Covid crisis levels in January for the first time since early in the Covid crisis.
"We are taking aggressive steps to meet a new set of challenges for the New Year," said Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero.
"I remain optimistic that we will recapture market share and develop projects that will enhance our long-term growth, sustainable operations, and the reliable movement of goods through the Port of Long Beach."
Mr Cordero is referring to how west coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach have lost market share.
Said Long Beach Harbour Commission president Sharon Weissman: "We're confident we will grow cargo volume by working with our industry stakeholders."
"We are focused on investing in infrastructure projects that will improve air quality and make us more competitive," she said.
Softened consumer spending, increased prices, and a shift in trade routes to west and east coast ports contributed to a drop in cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach in January.
The port moved 573,772 TEU in January, down 28.4 per cent from January 2022, which was the port's busiest January on record.
Imports decreased 32.3 per cent to 263,394 TEU, and exports declined 14.2 per cent to 105,623 TEU. Empties moving through the port were down 29 per cent to 204,755 TEU.
Descartes Systems recently reported that US container imports dipped below pre-Covid crisis levels in January for the first time since early in the Covid crisis.
"We are taking aggressive steps to meet a new set of challenges for the New Year," said Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero.
"I remain optimistic that we will recapture market share and develop projects that will enhance our long-term growth, sustainable operations, and the reliable movement of goods through the Port of Long Beach."
Mr Cordero is referring to how west coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach have lost market share.
Said Long Beach Harbour Commission president Sharon Weissman: "We're confident we will grow cargo volume by working with our industry stakeholders."
"We are focused on investing in infrastructure projects that will improve air quality and make us more competitive," she said.