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The Port of Los Angeles remains open and efficient despite Middle East tensions, with February container volumes up 3% year-over-year and no major delays.
The Port of Los Angeles remains operational and uncongested despite Middle East conflicts disrupting global shipping, with February container volumes up 3% year-over-year and nearing the second-highest level in history, driven by pre-Lunar New Year shipments.
Executive Director Gene Seroka confirmed no major delays or cancellations, as most transpacific routes avoid conflict zones, though rising bunker fuel costs—doubled—could raise consumer prices.
The port handles 17% of U.S. container trade and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, with exports and imports both increasing, though first-quarter volumes are expected to dip slightly.
While regional instability persists, U.S. trade flows remain stable, though uncertainty looms over potential future disruptions.
El puerto de Los Ángeles permanece abierto y eficiente a pesar de las tensiones en Oriente Medio, con volúmenes de contenedores en febrero un 3% más que el año anterior y sin grandes retrasos.