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The Port's Winning Streak Continues

The Port of Long Beach is having a phenomenal year, and now reports its second-best June cargo volumes in the history of the port.

By Kelsi Maree Borland | kelsimareeborland | Updated on July 19, 2017

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The Port of Long Beach is having a phenomenal year, and the winning streak is continuing. After a record-breaking month of May, the Port of Long Beach reported its second best June in history. Cargo volumes increased 9.2% year over year moving a total of o 658,727 TEUs. June also closed a strong quarter two with cargo volumes up 8% year over year.

“The economy continues to strengthen, and imports are on the rise with the increase in consumer confidence,” Lee Peterson of the Port of Long Beach, tells GlobeSt.com. “We’re looking at increases this year, thanks to the improving outlook, as well as the shifts brought by the new shipping alliances, which are bringing additional cargo to our Port.”

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