California
Freight Shipping in California
The Port of Los Angeles handled 10.3 million TEUs in 2024 and says it has been the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere for 25 years.
Main Corridors
Highways carrying California freight
I-5, I-10, I-15, I-40
Cities
Freight shipping by city in California
Facts
California freight: what to know
- The Port of Los Angeles handled 10.3 million TEUs in 2024 and says it has been the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere for 25 years. Source: Port of Los Angeles: Facts and figures, checked November 11, 2026.
- California requires a Motor Carrier Permit from the DMV for operators of commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, and the applicant first needs a CA number from the California Highway Patrol. Source: California DMV: Motor carrier permits, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
California freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through California?
Freight through California moves primarily via I-5, I-10, I-15, I-40.
What kind of freight moves through California?
The Port of Los Angeles handled 10.3 million TEUs in 2024 and says it has been the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere for 25 years.