Tariffs chill Southern California's vast industrial property market

Cargo Volume Remains Consistent Despite Tariff Threats

Despite concerns that federal policies and new tariffs would slow down trade, the Port of Los Angeles reported Friday strong and consistent cargo volume moving through its facility in March, marking an increase of 4.7% compared to the same month last year. According to port officials, dock workers processed 778,406 twenty-foot equivalent units last month, and ended the first quarter with 2.5 million TEUs processed, 5.2% ahead of the same period …

Port of L.A. Prepares for Downturn in Trade Activity

Imports at the busiest U.S. port should start declining as soon as May and are set to fall sharply in the second half of the year as punitive tariffs start to weigh on demand for foreign goods.

Amount of Chinese imports expected to drop starting in May

The Port of LA expects cargo volumes to decrease by at least 10% from July through the end of the year.

Dumping cargo at sea to avoid tariffs ‘irrational’ move, Hong Kong shippers say

Industry experts issue warning over ‘lose-lose’ move after Chinese exporter abandons goods at sea on way to US.

Goods at Sea Dodge Tariffs Until May, Those Warehoused Taxed When Taken

With a whirlwind of changes to U.S. tariffs, there’s a scramble to understand how the duties will impact goods in transit on container ships and awaiting pickup at U.S. ports. As of April 10, ocean cargo ships bound for the United States are exempt from President Donald Trump’s April 5 order imposing a 10-percent tariff against all imported goods until May 27 if they can provide proof that the goods were loaded onto the vessel before midnight on…

Tariffs chill Southern California's vast industrial property market

Demand for warehouses used to move goods through Los Angeles County ports is expected to fall if widespread tariffs take effect, potentially damaging the economic vitality of one of the world's largest industrial real estate markets.