About Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is not just a local or regional port it is a global artery. It serves as the front line of the U.S. supply chain with Asia, especially for trans-Pacific trade. Maintained its position as the busiest port in North America for the fourth consecutive year, processing 9.4 million TEUs in the first 11 months of 2024, marking a 19% increase year-over-year. The Port maintains an efficient, sustainable supply chain.
[The Port of Los Angeles](https://www.portoflosangeles.org/business/operations) is the largest and most pivotal maritime gateway in the United States, and it plays a foundational role in the shipping relationships between Asia and the broader U.S. logistics network. Located in San Pedro Bay and operating alongside the Port of Long Beach, the Port of LA handles over 20% of all U.S. containerized imports and is a primary entry point for goods coming from East Asia, especially China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
Adjacent neighbors, The Port of Long Beach is home of the 2nd-busiest port in the United States and the 9th-busiest port complex (with the Port of Los Angeles) in the world by container volume. 90% of the vessels coming through the port moving good between China, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam and South Korea.
The LA port's strongest trading partner by far is China, followed by other key Asian economies. Imports from Asia typically include: consumer electronics, furniture, apparel and textiles, toys, machinery and [automotive parts](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/industries/automotive), plastics, and household goods. Both Long Beach and LA are both top distribution centers for Amazon.
Products arrive in high volumes via massive container ships and are quickly processed through state-of-the-art terminals. On the export side, the U.S. ships raw materials back to Asia, such as scrap metal, [agricultural products](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/industries/shipping-containers-for-the-farming--agriculture-industry) (e.g., soybeans, cotton, and grains), and chemicals. Deeply connected to retail, [manufacturing](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/industries/shipping-containers-for-manufacturing--eveon-containers), e-commerce, and agriculture sectors across the country that depend on timely and cost-efficient imports and exports. A healthy flow of containers are repositioned throughout this market due to its relation to a number of coastal markets. Eveon maintains inventory of 20ft, 40ft and 40ft HC stock.