The Port of Long Beach experienced a nearly 11 percent increase in cargo container volume in Febuary compared with a year ago, according to a statement issued by the port.
The Port moved 458,336 20-foot equivalent container units last month. That’s up from 413,134 TEUs in February 2010.
Imports were up 12.4 percent to 233,360 TEUs, but exports were down by 1 percent to 121,929 TEUs, according to the figures from the port. Empty container moves were up more than 25 percent to 102,747 TEUs — most empty containers are bound overseas for refilling, according to the port.