Port of Oakland Container Volume Rises 5.4% in September 2026
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The Port of Oakland handled 188,517 TEUs in September 2026, a 5.4% increase compared to September 2025. Combined growth in loaded imports and exports, which rose 7.7% year-over-year, drove the month's results.
Imports and Exports on the Rise
Loaded imports totaled 82,975 TEUs, up 9.6% from September 2025, reversing the declines recorded in July and August. Loaded exports reached 63,299 TEUs, up 5.3% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive month of month-over-month growth.
Port Statements
Jason Garben, Interim Maritime Director of the Port of Oakland, said it was encouraging to see growth in both imports and exports during the month, and emphasized that the focus is on providing reliable, efficient service alongside terminal operators and ocean carriers to strengthen Oakland's competitive position and attract additional cargo.
Empties and Vessel Calls
Empty container volume reached 42,243 TEUs, down 2.0% from the prior year, while total container volume rose 8.5% compared to August. The port recorded 88 vessel calls in September, up 7.3% from a year earlier.
Nine-Month Overview
In the first nine months of 2026, the port handled 1,656,999 TEUs, down 3.5% from the same period in 2025. Loaded imports totaled 706,177 TEUs, down 3.1%, while loaded exports reached 590,434 TEUs, up 0.7%. Combined loaded cargo volume fell 1.4% year-to-date, and empty container movement declined 10.4%.
