Port of Oakland Hit By Trade Changes

24 Nov Port of Oakland Hit By Trade Changes

The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in September cargo volumes (TEUs) due to market adjustments amid tariff uncertainty and the frontloading of cargo earlier in 2025. It handled 178,942 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) over the month, as loaded imports amounted to 75,716 TEUs, (down 7.9% from September 2024), while loaded exports reached 60,123 TEUs (down 2.2%).

However, despite this decrease, the Port maintained slight year-to-date growth and demonstrated stability and resilience, avoiding the steeper cargo drops seen by other West Coast ports and attracting larger vessels due to efficient operations.

While trade patterns are shifting in response to global tariff uncertainty, Oakland continues to demonstrate stability and resilience, seeing larger ships and steady year-to-date growth, which reflects the confidence carriers and cargo owners have in Oakland’s long-term position as a key gateway for U.S. trade.

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