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(2 articles)Demand Planning
High ImpactJun 25, 202640% Import Surge Hits Long Beach as Shippers Rush Holiday Cargo
The Port of Long Beach, North America's busiest container gateway, processed 842,030 TEUs in May 2026—a 31.7% increase year-over-year, with imports specifically surging 40% to 418,851 TEUs. This surge
FreightWaves#container-imports#port-congestion#peak-season
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactApr 24, 2026U.S. Container Imports Face Headwinds as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on 2025
Tariff uncertainty is emerging as a significant headwind for U.S. container import volumes, with forecasters projecting a pullback below 2025 levels as shippers adopt a cautious stance on procurement
Global Trade Magazine#tariff-uncertainty#container-imports#trade-policy