LOS ANGELES—The Port of Los Angeles, which has experienced record volume amid an online buying surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, became the first port in the Western Hemisphere June 10 to process 10 million container units in a one-year period.
“The port is the beating heart of our economy, the backbone of our region’s prosperity, and the crossroads that makes Los Angeles a true gateway to the rest of the world,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said during a celebration of the milestone. “Reaching this remarkable milestone is a reflection of its role as a critical engine of the global supply chain—and a testament to our unmatched port infrastructure and highly-skilled workforce.”
