Los Angeles port - in pictures

  • Earlier this year, the Port of Los Angeles became the Western Hemisphere's first to process 10 million container units in a year. Holly Aguirre / The National
    Earlier this year, the Port of Los Angeles became the Western Hemisphere's first to process 10 million container units in a year. Holly Aguirre / The National
  • The Port of Los Angeles is one of the world's busiest and shipments are up 30 per cent since the pandemic. Photo: Sven Kamm
    The Port of Los Angeles is one of the world's busiest and shipments are up 30 per cent since the pandemic. Photo: Sven Kamm
  • Most of the container ships entering the Port of Los Angeles are carrying 14,000 containers ready to be unloaded. Holly Aguirre / The National
    Most of the container ships entering the Port of Los Angeles are carrying 14,000 containers ready to be unloaded. Holly Aguirre / The National
  • Last week, more than 78 cargo ships sat waiting for a berthing spot. Photo: Sven Kamm
    Last week, more than 78 cargo ships sat waiting for a berthing spot. Photo: Sven Kamm
  • Commercial drivers are now working around the clock in an effort to clear the backlog at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Sven Kamm
    Commercial drivers are now working around the clock in an effort to clear the backlog at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Sven Kamm
  • This year, the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, received more shipping containers since its foundation more than 100 years ago. Holly Aguirre / The National
    This year, the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, received more shipping containers since its foundation more than 100 years ago. Holly Aguirre / The National