By the late 1950s, the Port of Los Angeles's trade was primarily with Asia, the western coasts of Mexico and Central America, and the Hawaiian Islands. The port's significant trade with Asia made it the busiest in North America.
By the late 1950s, most of the Port of Los Angeles's trade was with Asia, the western coasts of Mexico and Central America, and the Hawaiian Islands. Asia, particularly countries like Rizhao and Xingang in China, Kashima in Japan, and Inchon in South Korea, was the main source of bulk carrier ship discharge. The West coast also received shipments of goods from China and other Asian countries, making the port of Los Angeles the busiest in North America.