A Year of Highs and Lows: Port of Los Angeles Remains America’s Busiest Container Hub
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) marked a year of sharp contrasts at its annual State of the Port event, revealing strong cargo performance alongside major operational challenges, including a high-profile vessel fire late in 2025.
Held at the AltaSea waterfront venue in San Pedro, the event was co-hosted with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) and drew around 930 representatives from labor unions, government, and the maritime business community. The gathering was led by POLA Executive Director Gene Seroka, with opening remarks from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
