Fresh off the three-month peak season in which retailers rush to stock their stores for the holidays, the Port of Long Beach reported a rise in cargo flow in October, while decreasing market share continues to reflect Port of Los Angeles’ falling numbers, according to statistics released Friday.

Terminals at the Port of Long Beach moved 576,502 containers in October, a 8.7 percent jump over the same time last year, while imports were also up by 7.8 percent with 298,271 units and exports soared 6 percent with 141,457 units.

October’s numbers continue to reflect a steady climb in Long Beach.

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