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Eagle Eye Produce of Idaho Falls, ID, a leading grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes and onions, has started its 2026 new crop shipping season from facilities across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, according to a press release.
Early reports from the field point to strong quality across both crops. With harvest underway across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest and expected to continue through October, Eagle Eye Produce is looking forward to another strong potato and onion season.
Joe Ange, Director of Onion Sales, shared his outlook on this year’s onion crop: “Overall, we’re very pleased with how the onion crop is coming together. Above-average rainfall in Idaho and Eastern Oregon delayed some early planting, and periods of smoke have reduced sunlight at times during the growing season. Even with those conditions, the crop has developed well. We’re seeing very nice quality across our yellow, red, and white onions, with skin setting well and great color. Harvest is underway and will continue through September, and we’re in a good position to support our customers throughout the season.”
Ange added, “This is also our second season shipping out of our new Ontario, Oregon facility, and we’ve continued making improvements to the operation over the past year. The facility features state-of-the-art technology and automation that help us improve efficiency, consistency, and quality throughout the packing process. We learned a lot during our first season and have continued building on that foundation to make the operation even stronger heading into 2026.”
Coleman Oswald, Director of Sales at Eagle Eye Produce, commented on this season’s potato crop: “The potato crop is looking good as we get into new crop. We’ve had plenty of heat this summer, which has made consistent irrigation especially important, and our growing teams have done a great job managing the crop through those conditions. We’re seeing strong quality and a little smaller size compared to last year so far. Overall volume is expected to be lower this season with fewer acres planted, but we’re well positioned to support our customers and their programs throughout the year.”
Oswald added, “We also continue to make significant investments in our potato operations. We’re currently completing a multi-million-dollar upgrade to our red and yellow potato packing operation that will improve efficiency, capacity, and consistency. It’s an exciting project for our team, and we look forward to sharing more details very soon. Along with the investments we’ve made in our fields and other packing operations over the last several years, it’s another step toward becoming a smarter, more efficient supplier for our customers.”
Eagle Eye Produce offers a full range of retail and foodservice pack styles for potatoes and onions, with options for private label programs and support from a nationwide sales and marketing team. With a fully integrated approach that covers everything from Roots to Routes, including growing, packing, and shipping, Eagle Eye stands out as a reliable and innovative partner in the produce industry.
About Eagle Eye Produce
Eagle Eye Produce, based in Idaho’s potato country, is a major grower and shipper of potatoes and much more. The company is one of the largest onion grower shippers in the Pacific Northwest and the leading watermelon supplier in the western United States. It also offers a strong program of mixed dry vegetables grown in Mexico. Eagle Eye cultivates thousands of acres of fresh produce each year and operates state of the art warehouses across the western United States and Mexico, supported by a national sales and marketing team. With an asset-based transportation division serving customers coast to coast, Eagle Eye Produce is committed to being the Partner of Choice, driven by exceptional customer service and innovative, efficient farming and warehousing practices.
Generally it’s been a typical North Carolina sweet potato growing season and quality and sizing look to be good, with some fields seeing larger sizing while others are fields will be harvested later once sizing increases.
Triple J Produce of Sims, NC reports mixed reports related to acreage changes this season, though there’s a sense at this point that the crop is large. Harvesting started last month.
The grower, shipper, packer is hoping it is around 70,000 acres in North Carolina, which would mean better prices as well as good supplies.
The company notes growers are running out of supply and many have had to cut back on customers in the past few months.
Pennsylvania’s 2026 apple shipments are underway, although growers are anticipating a lighter crop this season. Yet optimism abounds.
Rice Fruit Company of Gardners, PA expects to ship a full range of varieties this season, though volumes will be lighter in some cases.
Timing is pretty much on schedule although the company notes the apple season tends to start earlier each year because of varieties which have been developed to spread harvest out between August and October. This avoids having to harvest all the fruit in September. Earlier varieties such as Gala and Honeycrisp, which start in the first or second week of August, make this possible.
Rice Fruit is a grower, shipper and packer that also works with 40 other family growing operations.
Northwest pear harvesting for CMI Orchards got underway in mid August and there is plenty of optimism for the season.
The Wenatchee, WA shipper reports overall production is expected to return to more typical levels following last year’s exceptionally large crop. It expects an abundant supply of high-quality pears.
After an extraordinarily large crop in 2025, particularly in organic pears, this season sees a return to more normal production levels. Supplies are good and there will be plenty of fruit available for shipping throughout the season.
The company offers a comprehensive pear portfolio, including Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Green and Red D’Anjou, Forelle, GEM, Seckel, and Starkrimson pears.
United States shelled cashew imports fell 29 percent in 2025 to 277.3 million pounds, dropping below the 300-million-pound threshold for the first time in 12 years, a July assessment by the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals.
The US produces no commercial cashews and relies entirely on international trade, with suppliers varying dramatically over two decades. India and Brazil accounted for 80 percent of imports between 2000 and 2002, before specialized processing centers propelled Vietnam into the position of primary supplier.
This led to the Asian country accounting for 89 percent of US cashew imports from 2022 to 2024.
However, higher US tariffs on Vietnamese imports, aggressive demand from China and the European Union, and new regulations for cashew processors drove the import volume reduction and elevated unit values, according to the ERS’ Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook report,
“Policy changes in several African countries affecting in-shell cashew exports further supported global prices and raised raw material costs for Vietnamese processors,” the document noted.
Raw cashew nuts contain urushiol, a corrosive oil also found in poison ivy. To make them safe for consumption, cashews require high-heat steaming or roasting to neutralize the oil before processors split, peel, and dry the nuts.
“A comparative advantage in processing efficiency and labor cost has led countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania to historically export large volumes of in-shell cashews to India and Vietnam where nuts are shelled and re-exported or consumed domestically,” the document explains.
Although US imports recorded a slight year-on-year increase of 11 percent between January and May 2026, volumes remained nine percent below the five-year average.
“Recent earnings reports from two major companies known for branded snack nut products indicated retail margins in early 2026 were pressured by increased fuel costs and trade disruptions for import-dependent commodities,” the report said regarding prices.
ERS analysts project that geopolitical challenges and elevated fuel costs will continue to exert pressure on domestic prices and import volumes through the second half of 2026.
Apple season is starting to take shape, and Washington will be carrying even more
weight than usual this year, according to a website posting by Pro*Act of Monterey, CA.
Cold and wet weather disrupted parts of the Northeast growing season, which means more program demand is expected to lean west as schools and retail fall sets begin to build.
New crop Galas will be the first major variety to watch. Availability started in
early to mid-August depending on the shipper, with Honeycrisp following shortly
behind. From there, the crop will continue to build into September with Granny
Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Red Delicious, and other fall varieties coming online.
Early fruit will help bridge the gap, but overall relief will take time as each variety
starts, colors, packs, and settles into volume.
Markets are expected to remain elevated as customers look to Washington for
coverage and the Northeast works through weather-related challenges. School
demand will add another layer, especially on smaller, pouch-friendly, and
lunchbox-style fruit. As new crop volume builds, we should get a clearer picture
on size, color, pressure, and overall pack-outs.
Galas and Honeycrisp will get the season moving, but Washington will need time
to build into full fall volume. Lead time, variety flexibility, and a willingness to
adjust sizing will be the best way to stay covered as the new crop apple season
gets underway.
As of mid August California table grape loadings were 9 million boxes more than at this time last season.
Direct Source Marketing, a distributor from Mount Kisco, NY reports an early start this season has pushed earlier volume this year. Mexico had a similar situation with its grape season ending sooner than normal.
Since California shipped so much fruit so early in the season many growers are projecting to finish the season by Thanksgiving. While some growers will store their best fruit to carry into December, a shortage is anticipated.
The good news is that Peru’s grape season will also start early. Some growers in the northern part of the country have already started harvesting and where most of Piura normally starts in October, this year the region expects to start harvest in mid to late September.
California grape shipments are now peaking. There is plenty of supply, but average daily temperatures of 105F for nearly two weeks is having an adverse impact fruit quality.
Maersk has launched an integrated cold chain solution connecting origin operations in Chile with ocean transport, U.S. port handling, fumigation, inland logistics and cold storage, creating a scalable model for regulated produce moving into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Developed in collaboration with fresh produce supplier Oppy and the Port of Wilmington, the solution addresses a longstanding challenge in perishables logistics: constrained fumigation capacity at key U.S. gateways. By coordinating services across the value chain, Maersk says the solution improves speed to market, transparency and reliability for temperature-sensitive cargo.
For regulated commodities such as grapes, fumigation is required for entry into the United States. Traditionally performed at origin or congested gateway ports, fumigation can introduce delays, longer dwell times and increased risk to cargo quality. By shifting fumigation to destination and integrating it with downstream cold chain operations, the new setup is intended to reduce bottlenecks and improve supply chain predictability.
The solution connects origin handling in Chile with delivery in the U.S. through coordinated ocean transport, port operations, fumigation, storage and inland logistics.
“This solution was built end to end—from origin handling in Chile to delivery in the U.S. By coordinating ocean, port, fumigation, storage and inland logistics, we are able to provide customers with greater visibility and control, enabling them to move regulated produce, specifically grapes, more efficiently and at scale.” Le Harlin, Head of Growth Enablement – Cold Chain, Maersk North America
The solution was developed through collaboration between Maersk’s teams in Latin America and North America, together with port partners and regulators. Over a six-month period, fumigation capacity at the Port of Wilmington was expanded through additional permits and infrastructure upgrades. This enables cargo to move from vessel discharge through fumigation and onward distribution, supported by Maersk’s cold storage facility in Wilmington.
The solution was piloted during the 2026 Chilean grape season, with weekly sailings supported by destination fumigation and inland distribution via Wilmington. According to Maersk, the pilot resulted in faster cargo availability and reduced transportation costs compared with alternative routings.
In addition to grapes, the expanded fumigation capability supports other regulated commodities, including asparagus, blueberries and citrus. Maersk says Wilmington provides an additional gateway for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, helping improve access to regional markets while easing congestion at larger ports.
Maersk and Oppy received a Pioneer Award from the Port of Wilmington for their collaboration on the project.
California fig growers expect the main crop to follow the successful breba crop, which delivered the first Mission figs of the season in May and June. All varieties are available from July through November, with the industry expecting a crop comparable to last year’s harvest of nearly 10 million pounds, according to the California Fig Advisory Board of Madera, CA.
Nearly all commercial figs in California are grown in the Central San Joaquin Valley with most orchards concentrated in and around Madera, Fresno and Merced.
While California fresh figs are available seasonally, California dried figs remain available year-round and can be used in salads, sandwiches, pizzas, sauces, and baked goods.
The Emerald, introduced commercially in 2025, has quickly become established in the market. Similar in shape, color, and flavor to the Calimyrna, which is no longer grown in California, Emerald has a creamy, crème brûlée-like flavor profile and is self-pollinating, as are all commercially grown California figs.
California produces five main fresh fig varieties. Brown Turkey has light purple to black skin with a balanced flavor, Emerald has light green skin with a creamy, crème brûlée-like flavor, Mission has purple to black skin with a deep, earthy flavor, Sierra has light-colored skin with a fresh, sweet flavor, and Tiger has light yellow skin with dark green stripes and a bright red-purple interior with raspberry-citrus notes.
The Port of Oakland announced a 7.7 percent year-on-year volume increase in June, handling 181,356 TEUs (twenty-foot containers). The increase was driven by solid rising imports and exports, with loaded container cargo growing 10.3 percent year over year.
“The June performance marks another month of strength in loaded cargo, underscoring continued demand through Northern California’s international trade gateway,” explained the port authority in a press release.
Full imports reached 78,114 TEUs in June, up 11 percent year over year, while full exports increased nine percent to 65,140 TEUs. Combined loaded container cargo totaled 143,254 TEUs, a 10 percent increase compared to June 2025, while empty container volume declined one percent to 38,102 TEUs.
“We’re encouraged by the continued strength in loaded cargo and remain focused on providing reliable, efficient service for our customers,” said Port of Oakland Acting Maritime Director Jason Garben.
Through the first six months of 2026, the port has handled 1,114,665 TEUs, sitting 2.5 percent below the same period last year.
The year-to-date decline reflects lower empty container repositioning, while loaded cargo increased 0.3 percent compared to the first half of 2025.
June’s gains were driven by increases in both loaded imports and loaded exports, reflecting continued activity among retailers, manufacturers and California agricultural exporters.
The port continues to work closely with shipping lines, terminal operators and supply chain partners to maintain efficient cargo flows and dependable service for customers.
Eagle Eye Produce of Idaho Falls, ID, a leading grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes and onions, has started its 2026 new crop shipping season from facilities across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, according to a press release.
Early reports from the field point to strong quality across both crops. With harvest underway across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest and expected to continue through October, Eagle Eye Produce is looking forward to another strong potato and onion season.
Joe Ange, Director of Onion Sales, shared his outlook on this year’s onion crop: “Overall, we’re very pleased with how the onion crop is coming together. Above-average rainfall in Idaho and Eastern Oregon delayed some early planting, and periods of smoke have reduced sunlight at times during the growing season. Even with those conditions, the crop has developed well. We’re seeing very nice quality across our yellow, red, and white onions, with skin setting well and great color. Harvest is underway and will continue through September, and we’re in a good position to support our customers throughout the season.”
Ange added, “This is also our second season shipping out of our new Ontario, Oregon facility, and we’ve continued making improvements to the operation over the past year. The facility features state-of-the-art technology and automation that help us improve efficiency, consistency, and quality throughout the packing process. We learned a lot during our first season and have continued building on that foundation to make the operation even stronger heading into 2026.”
Coleman Oswald, Director of Sales at Eagle Eye Produce, commented on this season’s potato crop: “The potato crop is looking good as we get into new crop. We’ve had plenty of heat this summer, which has made consistent irrigation especially important, and our growing teams have done a great job managing the crop through those conditions. We’re seeing strong quality and a little smaller size compared to last year so far. Overall volume is expected to be lower this season with fewer acres planted, but we’re well positioned to support our customers and their programs throughout the year.”
Oswald added, “We also continue to make significant investments in our potato operations. We’re currently completing a multi-million-dollar upgrade to our red and yellow potato packing operation that will improve efficiency, capacity, and consistency. It’s an exciting project for our team, and we look forward to sharing more details very soon. Along with the investments we’ve made in our fields and other packing operations over the last several years, it’s another step toward becoming a smarter, more efficient supplier for our customers.”
Eagle Eye Produce offers a full range of retail and foodservice pack styles for potatoes and onions, with options for private label programs and support from a nationwide sales and marketing team. With a fully integrated approach that covers everything from Roots to Routes, including growing, packing, and shipping, Eagle Eye stands out as a reliable and innovative partner in the produce industry.
About Eagle Eye Produce
Eagle Eye Produce, based in Idaho’s potato country, is a major grower and shipper of potatoes and much more. The company is one of the largest onion grower shippers in the Pacific Northwest and the leading watermelon supplier in the western United States. It also offers a strong program of mixed dry vegetables grown in Mexico. Eagle Eye cultivates thousands of acres of fresh produce each year and operates state of the art warehouses across the western United States and Mexico, supported by a national sales and marketing team. With an asset-based transportation division serving customers coast to coast, Eagle Eye Produce is committed to being the Partner of Choice, driven by exceptional customer service and innovative, efficient farming and warehousing practices.
Generally it’s been a typical North Carolina sweet potato growing season and quality and sizing look to be good, with some fields seeing larger sizing while others are fields will be harvested later once sizing increases.
Triple J Produce of Sims, NC reports mixed reports related to acreage changes this season, though there’s a sense at this point that the crop is large. Harvesting started last month.
The grower, shipper, packer is hoping it is around 70,000 acres in North Carolina, which would mean better prices as well as good supplies.
The company notes growers are running out of supply and many have had to cut back on customers in the past few months.
Pennsylvania’s 2026 apple shipments are underway, although growers are anticipating a lighter crop this season. Yet optimism abounds.
Rice Fruit Company of Gardners, PA expects to ship a full range of varieties this season, though volumes will be lighter in some cases.
Timing is pretty much on schedule although the company notes the apple season tends to start earlier each year because of varieties which have been developed to spread harvest out between August and October. This avoids having to harvest all the fruit in September. Earlier varieties such as Gala and Honeycrisp, which start in the first or second week of August, make this possible.
Rice Fruit is a grower, shipper and packer that also works with 40 other family growing operations.
Northwest pear harvesting for CMI Orchards got underway in mid August and there is plenty of optimism for the season.
The Wenatchee, WA shipper reports overall production is expected to return to more typical levels following last year’s exceptionally large crop. It expects an abundant supply of high-quality pears.
After an extraordinarily large crop in 2025, particularly in organic pears, this season sees a return to more normal production levels. Supplies are good and there will be plenty of fruit available for shipping throughout the season.
The company offers a comprehensive pear portfolio, including Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Green and Red D’Anjou, Forelle, GEM, Seckel, and Starkrimson pears.
United States shelled cashew imports fell 29 percent in 2025 to 277.3 million pounds, dropping below the 300-million-pound threshold for the first time in 12 years, a July assessment by the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals.
The US produces no commercial cashews and relies entirely on international trade, with suppliers varying dramatically over two decades. India and Brazil accounted for 80 percent of imports between 2000 and 2002, before specialized processing centers propelled Vietnam into the position of primary supplier.
This led to the Asian country accounting for 89 percent of US cashew imports from 2022 to 2024.
However, higher US tariffs on Vietnamese imports, aggressive demand from China and the European Union, and new regulations for cashew processors drove the import volume reduction and elevated unit values, according to the ERS’ Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook report,
“Policy changes in several African countries affecting in-shell cashew exports further supported global prices and raised raw material costs for Vietnamese processors,” the document noted.
Raw cashew nuts contain urushiol, a corrosive oil also found in poison ivy. To make them safe for consumption, cashews require high-heat steaming or roasting to neutralize the oil before processors split, peel, and dry the nuts.
“A comparative advantage in processing efficiency and labor cost has led countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania to historically export large volumes of in-shell cashews to India and Vietnam where nuts are shelled and re-exported or consumed domestically,” the document explains.
Although US imports recorded a slight year-on-year increase of 11 percent between January and May 2026, volumes remained nine percent below the five-year average.
“Recent earnings reports from two major companies known for branded snack nut products indicated retail margins in early 2026 were pressured by increased fuel costs and trade disruptions for import-dependent commodities,” the report said regarding prices.
ERS analysts project that geopolitical challenges and elevated fuel costs will continue to exert pressure on domestic prices and import volumes through the second half of 2026.
Apple season is starting to take shape, and Washington will be carrying even more
weight than usual this year, according to a website posting by Pro*Act of Monterey, CA.
Cold and wet weather disrupted parts of the Northeast growing season, which means more program demand is expected to lean west as schools and retail fall sets begin to build.
New crop Galas will be the first major variety to watch. Availability started in
early to mid-August depending on the shipper, with Honeycrisp following shortly
behind. From there, the crop will continue to build into September with Granny
Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Red Delicious, and other fall varieties coming online.
Early fruit will help bridge the gap, but overall relief will take time as each variety
starts, colors, packs, and settles into volume.
Markets are expected to remain elevated as customers look to Washington for
coverage and the Northeast works through weather-related challenges. School
demand will add another layer, especially on smaller, pouch-friendly, and
lunchbox-style fruit. As new crop volume builds, we should get a clearer picture
on size, color, pressure, and overall pack-outs.
Galas and Honeycrisp will get the season moving, but Washington will need time
to build into full fall volume. Lead time, variety flexibility, and a willingness to
adjust sizing will be the best way to stay covered as the new crop apple season
gets underway.
As of mid August California table grape loadings were 9 million boxes more than at this time last season.
Direct Source Marketing, a distributor from Mount Kisco, NY reports an early start this season has pushed earlier volume this year. Mexico had a similar situation with its grape season ending sooner than normal.
Since California shipped so much fruit so early in the season many growers are projecting to finish the season by Thanksgiving. While some growers will store their best fruit to carry into December, a shortage is anticipated.
The good news is that Peru’s grape season will also start early. Some growers in the northern part of the country have already started harvesting and where most of Piura normally starts in October, this year the region expects to start harvest in mid to late September.
California grape shipments are now peaking. There is plenty of supply, but average daily temperatures of 105F for nearly two weeks is having an adverse impact fruit quality.
Maersk has launched an integrated cold chain solution connecting origin operations in Chile with ocean transport, U.S. port handling, fumigation, inland logistics and cold storage, creating a scalable model for regulated produce moving into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Developed in collaboration with fresh produce supplier Oppy and the Port of Wilmington, the solution addresses a longstanding challenge in perishables logistics: constrained fumigation capacity at key U.S. gateways. By coordinating services across the value chain, Maersk says the solution improves speed to market, transparency and reliability for temperature-sensitive cargo.
For regulated commodities such as grapes, fumigation is required for entry into the United States. Traditionally performed at origin or congested gateway ports, fumigation can introduce delays, longer dwell times and increased risk to cargo quality. By shifting fumigation to destination and integrating it with downstream cold chain operations, the new setup is intended to reduce bottlenecks and improve supply chain predictability.
The solution connects origin handling in Chile with delivery in the U.S. through coordinated ocean transport, port operations, fumigation, storage and inland logistics.
“This solution was built end to end—from origin handling in Chile to delivery in the U.S. By coordinating ocean, port, fumigation, storage and inland logistics, we are able to provide customers with greater visibility and control, enabling them to move regulated produce, specifically grapes, more efficiently and at scale.” Le Harlin, Head of Growth Enablement – Cold Chain, Maersk North America
The solution was developed through collaboration between Maersk’s teams in Latin America and North America, together with port partners and regulators. Over a six-month period, fumigation capacity at the Port of Wilmington was expanded through additional permits and infrastructure upgrades. This enables cargo to move from vessel discharge through fumigation and onward distribution, supported by Maersk’s cold storage facility in Wilmington.
The solution was piloted during the 2026 Chilean grape season, with weekly sailings supported by destination fumigation and inland distribution via Wilmington. According to Maersk, the pilot resulted in faster cargo availability and reduced transportation costs compared with alternative routings.
In addition to grapes, the expanded fumigation capability supports other regulated commodities, including asparagus, blueberries and citrus. Maersk says Wilmington provides an additional gateway for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, helping improve access to regional markets while easing congestion at larger ports.
Maersk and Oppy received a Pioneer Award from the Port of Wilmington for their collaboration on the project.
California fig growers expect the main crop to follow the successful breba crop, which delivered the first Mission figs of the season in May and June. All varieties are available from July through November, with the industry expecting a crop comparable to last year’s harvest of nearly 10 million pounds, according to the California Fig Advisory Board of Madera, CA.
Nearly all commercial figs in California are grown in the Central San Joaquin Valley with most orchards concentrated in and around Madera, Fresno and Merced.
While California fresh figs are available seasonally, California dried figs remain available year-round and can be used in salads, sandwiches, pizzas, sauces, and baked goods.
The Emerald, introduced commercially in 2025, has quickly become established in the market. Similar in shape, color, and flavor to the Calimyrna, which is no longer grown in California, Emerald has a creamy, crème brûlée-like flavor profile and is self-pollinating, as are all commercially grown California figs.
California produces five main fresh fig varieties. Brown Turkey has light purple to black skin with a balanced flavor, Emerald has light green skin with a creamy, crème brûlée-like flavor, Mission has purple to black skin with a deep, earthy flavor, Sierra has light-colored skin with a fresh, sweet flavor, and Tiger has light yellow skin with dark green stripes and a bright red-purple interior with raspberry-citrus notes.
The Port of Oakland announced a 7.7 percent year-on-year volume increase in June, handling 181,356 TEUs (twenty-foot containers). The increase was driven by solid rising imports and exports, with loaded container cargo growing 10.3 percent year over year.
“The June performance marks another month of strength in loaded cargo, underscoring continued demand through Northern California’s international trade gateway,” explained the port authority in a press release.
Full imports reached 78,114 TEUs in June, up 11 percent year over year, while full exports increased nine percent to 65,140 TEUs. Combined loaded container cargo totaled 143,254 TEUs, a 10 percent increase compared to June 2025, while empty container volume declined one percent to 38,102 TEUs.
“We’re encouraged by the continued strength in loaded cargo and remain focused on providing reliable, efficient service for our customers,” said Port of Oakland Acting Maritime Director Jason Garben.
Through the first six months of 2026, the port has handled 1,114,665 TEUs, sitting 2.5 percent below the same period last year.
The year-to-date decline reflects lower empty container repositioning, while loaded cargo increased 0.3 percent compared to the first half of 2025.
June’s gains were driven by increases in both loaded imports and loaded exports, reflecting continued activity among retailers, manufacturers and California agricultural exporters.
The port continues to work closely with shipping lines, terminal operators and supply chain partners to maintain efficient cargo flows and dependable service for customers.