Los Angeles, CA
Freight Shipping in Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles ranked first and the Port of Long Beach second among US ports by container volume in 2024.
Corridors
Highways carrying Los Angeles freight
I-5, I-10, I-710
Facts
Los Angeles 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.
- The Port of Los Angeles reports 122 miles of port rail, including five on-dock railyards and a classification yard. Source: Port of Los Angeles: Facts and figures, checked November 11, 2026.
- In 2024 the Port of Los Angeles ranked first and the Port of Long Beach second among US ports by container volume (10,297,352 and 9,649,724 TEUs), according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Source: Port Authority of NY & NJ: Port at a glance, 2024, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
Los Angeles freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Los Angeles?
Freight through Los Angeles moves primarily via I-5, I-10, I-710.
What kind of freight moves through Los Angeles?
The Port of Los Angeles ranked first and the Port of Long Beach second among US ports by container volume in 2024.