Port of Long Beach CEO Notes Rising Global Supply Chain Pressures Due to Iran War
The Port of Long Beach CEO, Noel Hacegaba, stated that global supply chain pressures are increasing due to the Iran war, despite no direct impact on cargo volumes. The port handled 774,935 TEUs in March 2026, a 5.2% decline from March 2025, with imports down 1.6% and empty containers down 11.1%.
Topics: global_trade iran_conflict port_operations supply_chain