#cargo-volumes
(21 articles)Ghana Investigates Tema Port Congestion Amid Rising Cargo
Ghana's government has launched a formal investigation into mounting congestion at Tema Port, West Africa's busiest container terminal, as incoming cargo volumes continue to accelerate. This probe sig
Chinese E-Commerce Air Cargo Faces August Volume Decline
Chinese air cargo markets are experiencing volume pressures in August, signaling a seasonal demand contraction in e-commerce logistics. This decline reflects typical mid-summer softness in cross-borde
Port of LA Hits Record 3-Month Volume Run in August
The Port of Los Angeles reported record-breaking containerized cargo volumes in August, capping off its strongest three-month volume run in the port's operational history. This surge reflects recoveri
NRF Raises 2024 Peak Season Import Forecast as September Surges
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has revised its earlier peak season projections upward, now forecasting that September 2024 import volumes will exceed levels previously seen in 2026. This reversa
MPV Operators Hold Fleet Assets as Cargo Demand Stays Strong
Multipurpose vessel (MPV) owners are defying historical scrapping trends by retaining older tonnage in their fleets as cargo volumes remain robust and freight rates hold firm. This represents a strate
Asian Port Congestion Surges, Pushing Freight Rates Higher
Asian ports are experiencing significant congestion as cargo volumes surge, creating a ripple effect through global supply chains. The combination of increased shipping demand and capacity constraints
Ghana Investigates Tema Port Congestion Amid Rising Cargo Volumes
Ghana's government has launched an investigation into congestion issues at Tema Port, the country's primary maritime gateway, as cargo throughput volumes continue to increase. This development signals
Tema Port Congestion Threatens Ghana's Trade Flow as Cargo Volumes Surge
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has initiated an investigation into escalating congestion at Tema Port, Ghana's primary maritime gateway, as incoming cargo volumes continue to rise. This developmen
Port Houston Container Volumes Fall 6% in July Amid Frontload Fade
Port Houston's July container volumes declined 6% year-over-year to 369,899 TEUs, reflecting a moderation in import activity following earlier frontloading in 2026. Despite this monthly setback, year-
Port of Los Angeles Reports Second-Best July Volumes
The Port of Los Angeles recorded its second-best July volumes in recent history, indicating sustained strength in containerized cargo flow through North America's largest ocean gateway. This performan
Air Freight Volumes Fall 4% Globally as Rates Soften
Global airfreight markets experienced a notable contraction in early August 2024, with chargeable weight volumes dropping 4% week-on-week during week 32 (August 3-9), according to WorldACD data. The d
DFDS Boosts Strait Cargo by 2.4%, Posts Strong Q2 Results
DFDS, a major European shipping and logistics company, has announced a 2.4% increase in cargo volumes transiting the Strait of Gibraltar during the second quarter, accompanied by improved overall fina
2Q26 Freight Rail Volumes Surge: Washington Policy Shifts
The second quarter of 2026 presents a critical juncture for North American freight rail operations, with volume projections indicating material shifts in transportation demand patterns. The article re
European Freight Rates Rise Amid Falling Cargo Volumes
European freight markets in June presented a counterintuitive development: while cargo volumes declined across the region, freight rates paradoxically increased. This phenomenon reflects structural su
EU Import Rules Drive Down European Air Cargo Demand
The European air cargo market is experiencing sustained demand contraction as the European Union's enhanced import requirements take hold. These stricter rules, likely tied to customs documentation, s
Texas Ports Hit Record Volumes Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Texas's two major Gulf Coast ports, Port Houston and Port of Corpus Christi, posted record-breaking cargo volumes in the first half of 2026, demonstrating remarkable resilience amid ongoing tariff unc
Adani Ports Q1 2026: Strong Profit Growth Despite Global Trade Headwinds
Adani Ports has delivered stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 financial results, demonstrating operational resilience in the face of broader global trade headwinds and economic uncertainties. This performa
Lazaro Cardenas Port Hits Record H1 Cargo Volumes
The Port of Lazaro Cardenas has reported record cargo volumes for the first half of the year, reflecting robust demand through the primary Mexican Pacific gateway. This achievement underscores the por
Spanish Ports Hit 277M Tons in H1 with 0.8% Growth
Spain's integrated port system recorded 277 million tons of cargo throughput during the first half of the year, representing a 0.8% year-over-year increase. While this growth rate appears modest on th
Port of LA Cargo Volumes Signal Retailers Are Rewriting Shipping Patterns
Cargo volume patterns at the Port of Los Angeles are revealing a fundamental shift in how retailers are timing their shipments and inventory replenishment cycles. Rather than adhering to traditional s
Global Cargo Volumes Surge Despite Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions
Recent data indicates that global cargo volumes are experiencing significant growth despite widespread supply chain disruptions affecting multiple regions and trade lanes. This surge suggests that dem