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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag While regional instability persists, U.S. trade flows remain stable, though uncertainty looms over potential future disruptions.

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