The Port of Los Angeles continues to demonstrate the scale and resilience of the Southern California supply chain. According to the Port’s latest cargo report, container volumes remained strong in February, marking one of the busiest months on record for the nation’s largest container port.
In total, the Port handled 824,323 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) during the month. Loaded imports reached 433,812 TEUs, up roughly 5% year-over-year, while exports totaled 116,633 TEUs, an increase of about 7% compared with the same period last year.
Much of the activity was driven by importers moving cargo ahead of the Lunar New Year, when many Asian factories temporarily pause production. The early shipments helped drive higher volumes across the San Pedro Bay port complex as retailers and manufacturers positioned inventory for the months ahead.
For companies that rely on the Southern California gateway, these volume trends highlight the continued importance of efficient port-adjacent logistics. Facilities located near the ports play a critical role in receiving containers, maintaining temperature-controlled cargo, and moving goods quickly into regional distribution networks.
KPAC’s facilities operate in close proximity to the Port complex, supporting importers and distributors with port transportation, container handling, temperature-controlled storage, and inventory management designed for port-driven supply chains.
Businesses looking to better understand the Port’s February cargo results can read the full update from the port.
Richard Burke of KPAC spoke at the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s Cold Chain Institute, sharing operational insights on port-adjacent cold storage and discussing current trends shaping the cold chain industry in 2026.
KPAC is featured by the Port of Los Angeles in its Cool Connections report, highlighting KPAC’s role in near-dock cold storage and refrigerated logistics.
KPAC receives the Foreign Direct Investment Award at World Trade Week 2018, recognizing its contributions to international trade and cold chain logistics.
Whether you’re moving refrigerated or frozen goods through the Port of Long Beach or distributing across Southern California, our team is ready to support your cold storage and cold-chain logistics needs.
