September cargo volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has dropped slightly from the 2010 high in August. As the end of the peak shipping season nears, we can expect to see cargo volume flatten through the remainder of 2010 and likely into the first quarter of 2011. The good news is that volume is still above the depressed levels we experienced in 2009. Check back for monthly updates on cargo volume statistics for the San Pedro Bay ports.