The Port of Los Angeles reversed two months of declining traffic to post a 3.8 percent increase in cargo for August from a year ago.

“The numbers are strong indicators that our terminal operators, longshore labor and supply chain partners are adjusting to the new industry dynamics of carrier alliances, deploying larger ships and delivering higher container volumes per call,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said in a statement. “Our San Pedro Bay supply chain optimization working groups, overseen by the Federal Maritime Commission, are providing valuable insights that contribute to our mission to improve cargo-flow efficiency and velocity.”

Imports through the Port of Los Angeles grew 6.3 percent from a year ago to 407,804 TEUs, while exports plunged 14 percent to 143,936 TEUs.

Last week, the Port of Long Beach said its overall cargo volume jumped 22.8 percent in August, breaking an all-time record for cargo volume in its 104-year history.

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