Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Drops in February 2026 | Trade Analysis - News and Statistics

Mar 27, 2026

Port of Oakland February Volume Declines Due to Seasonal Factors

The Port of Oakland processed 163,254 twenty-foot equivalent units in February. This figure represents a decline of 16.7% from January and 14.5% year-over-year.

Vessel calls at the northern California hub declined from 86 in January to 72 in February. The port attributed part of this reduction to planned blank sailings during the Lunar New Year period. February’s volume was shaped in large part by seasonal vessel scheduling around Lunar New Year.

Export volumes for the month totaled 86,796 export TEUs, about 9.5% below year-ago levels, but ahead of 76,458 import TEUs that decreased 19.6%. The port noted that even with fewer vessel calls, Oakland’s export business remained comparatively resilient, reflecting the port’s continued role as a leader in refrigerated and agricultural cargo. Oakland is a gateway for the region’s nuts, beef and pork, tomato products, and wine.

Loaded containers totaling 130,192 TEUs accounted for the majority of cargo, while empties came to 33,062 TEUs. Year to date, loaded containers account for approximately 78% of total TEUs, while exports represent about 51% of overall volume.

Broader trade pattern shifts have involved carriers moving more U.S. imports to hubs in Mexico and Canada, where they can be railed or trucked into U.S. markets.

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