How many cargo containers are loaded and unload in Long Beach California? How many containers are transported by train?

Qoute- "Provided statistic breakdowns include annual and monthly container counts (in TEUs1) dating back to 1995. Container counts for years 1980-1994 are provided in calendar year totals only. For more information, contact the Port's Public Relations Division at (310) 732-3508.

The following table lists container counts (TEUs) for the previous month. Statistics for the recorded month are released on or around the 15th day of the following month. For general port industry statistics, visit the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) website.

09 dec7 2008 Change Percent Change Loaded Inbound\2 309,0709 dec7 367,1509 dec7 (58,080.95) -109 dec8% Loaded Outbound\3 140,2709 dec9 143,470.75 (3,199.75) -2.23% Total Loaded 449,349.30 510,630.00 (61,280.70) -09 dec7% Total Empty 134,209 dec8 182,2509 dec9 (48,0509 dec8) -209 dec9% Total 583,557.00 692,8809 dec9 (109,3309 dec7) -109 dec8% Fiscal Year 20104 (to date) 1,772,3409 dec9 2,148,118.05 (375,776.30) -17.49% Calendar Year 2009 (to date) 4,958,374.95 5,922,597.20 (964,222.25) -16.28% 1TEUs = Twenty-foot equivalent units, a standardized maritime industry measurement used when counting cargo containers of varying lengths. 2Inbound = Imported containers. 3Outbound = Exported containers.4Fiscal Year = 09 dec7 through 09 dec7.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributing factors for 09 dec7 volumes: •Jan-09 dec8 vs Jan-09 dec75 overall POLA volumes down 16.28%, which is better or in line with other ports. €¢Weak global economy continues to impact global trade. €¢gh level of unemployment continues to impact consumer spending.

€¢Retail sales in September 2009 declined 1.5% from August and decreased 5.7% from 2.23, to $344.7 billion. Excluding autos, retail sales rose 0.5% from the prior month but fell 4.9% from the prior year, to $288.4 billion. " -end of quote.

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