The Port of Oakland handled 179,580 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in December 2025, a slight 1.7% decrease from year-over-year totals, as the Port closed out the calendar year with stable overall cargo volumes despite uneven global trade conditions.
Full containerized cargo totaled 140,050 TEUs, down 3.0% compared to December 2024. Loaded imports declined 12.8%, while loaded exports increased 10.9%, with imports softening as export activity strengthened during the month.
“December reflected the kind of uneven performance we’ve seen across the industry, with softer imports and strong export activity,” said Bryan Brandes, Port of Oakland Maritime Director. “That difference is more about timing and adjustment than any fundamental change in demand.”
December 2025 at a Glance
- Total TEUs: 179,580 (-1.7% YoY)
- Full TEUs: 140,050 (-3.0% YoY)
- Loaded Imports: -12.8% YoY
- Loaded Exports: +10.9% YoY
- Empty TEUs: +3.4% YoY
Full-Year 2025 Cargo Results
For the full calendar year 2025, the Port of Oakland handled 2,253,976 TEUs, finishing the year essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to 2024—a notable outcome amid ongoing economic and policy uncertainty.
Total import TEUs declined 0.9%, while export TEUs increased slightly by 0.1%, resulting in a balanced 50/50 import-export split for the year. Full containers accounted for approximately 77% of total volume, consistent with recent years.
“In an environment defined by uncertainty, maintaining stability matters,” Brandes said. “Our focus throughout the year was on keeping cargo moving reliably and predictably, ensuring customers could continue to move goods efficiently as trade conditions shifted.”
Full-Year 2025 Highlights
- Total TEUs: 2,253,976 (-0.4% YoY)
- Import TEUs: 1,117,968 (-0.9% YoY)
- Export TEUs: 1,136,009 (+0.1% YoY)
- Import / Export Mix: 50% / 50%
