oakland

Port of Oakland sets volume record

The Port of Oakland handled record import volume in June. That volume totaled the equivalent of 80,253 TEU, up 2% from the previous record of 78,326 TEU set in June 2006. Import volume in June was up 5.1% over year-ago levels and was a good sign for West Coast ports. Export volume was up 2.4% in June, although no indication was given regarding the contents of those exports. “As we near autumn, ... [+]