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(34 articles)Alameda Corridor hits record revenue as LA ports pump up volume
The Alameda Corridor, the 20-mile grade-separated rail line connecting Los Angeles and Long Beach ports to the transcontinental rail network, is experiencing unprecedented revenue growth driven by rec
LA Port Breaks 118-Year Record with 1M+ TEU September Surge
The Port of Los Angeles achieved an unprecedented milestone in September 2026, processing 1,042,652 TEUs, surpassing the previous monthly record by more than 20,000 units. This record was part of an e
DP World and peers surge into Africa with $90M+ port investments
Major global terminal operators including DP World, MSC, and APMT are rapidly expanding their port infrastructure across Africa, signaling confidence in the continent's long-term trade potential. DP W
Savannah Port Sets Monthly Record on Strong Import Demand
The Port of Savannah achieved a monthly record of 504,015 TEUs in September 2024, representing a 3.7% year-over-year increase driven primarily by rising consumer spending and weather-related disruptio
Container volumes reach record 17.46M TEUs, signaling strong demand
Global container volumes have reached a record high of 17.46 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting unprecedented demand for containerized cargo transport. This milestone signals sust
Rail Congestion Drives South Korea-Russia Ocean Shipping Volume Surge
Growing congestion on the Trans-China and Trans-Siberian railways is triggering a modal shift away from rail toward ocean shipping on the South Korea-Russia trade lane. In August, Busan-to-Vladivostok
Port Houston Container Traffic Rises as Steel Imports Soar 54%
Port Houston reported a 1% increase in container volumes for August 2026, reaching 373,756 TEUs, with loaded imports climbing 4% year over year to 176,016 TEUs. The standout performance came from stee
Europe-SSA Container Trade Shows Growth Despite Market Uncertainty
The Europe-Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) containerized trade corridor is demonstrating measurable momentum through mid-2025, with data from Container Trades Statistics showing a 2.3% year-over-year volume
Long Beach Port Hits Record Volumes But Faces Capacity Crisis
The Port of Long Beach achieved record August throughput of 919,922 TEU, a 2% year-on-year increase, but management cautioned against optimism. CEO Noel Hacegaba attributed the volume surge to disrupt
Port of Long Beach Hits Record August Volumes
The Port of Long Beach has achieved record-breaking container volumes in August, underscoring the sustained strength in import demand and recovery momentum across North American supply chains. This mi
Port of Long Beach Sets August Volume Record
The Port of Long Beach reported record-breaking August container volumes, reflecting sustained demand for imported goods and improving port efficiency after months of congestion challenges. This miles
Savannah Port Handles 1M TEUs Despite Asia Weather Headwinds
The Port of Savannah began its fiscal year on a measured note, processing 1.03 million TEUs across July and August, a 2.2% year-over-year increase, while August volumes specifically remained essential
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
LA Port Hits Record 2.9M TEUs as Holiday Demand Drives Growth
The Port of Los Angeles achieved a historic milestone in the June-August 2026 period, processing 2.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the strongest consecutive three-month stretch in its o
Ghana Port Faces 100% Container Surge, Severe Congestion Ahead
Ghana's primary port is experiencing unprecedented pressure as container volumes have surged by nearly 100%, according to port authority official Bukari Nikpe. This dramatic increase in throughput is
Global Container Volumes Hit Record 17.3M TEUs Amid Geopolitical Strain
Global container shipping achieved an unprecedented milestone in July 2026, with carriers moving 17.3 million TEUs, the highest monthly volume ever recorded. Despite this growth, the underlying story
Africa-Latin America Trade Grows but Remains Imbalanced
Brazilian logistics providers are expressing optimism about deepening trade relations with Sub-Saharan Africa, signaling genuine interest in expanding commercial ties across the Atlantic. However, Con
Gothenburg Port Surges with New Direct Asia Container Services
The Port of Gothenburg is experiencing a significant surge in container volumes on its direct shipping services connecting Europe to Asian markets. This growth reflects strengthening demand for effici
U.S. Port Volumes Decline in July Despite Selected Strength
U.S. port volumes contracted during July, reflecting broader softness in cargo demand despite isolated areas of continued strength. This slowdown signals mixed demand signals across verticals and geog
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-
Oakland Port Shows Resilience Despite 11% July Import Drop
The Port of Oakland reported mixed performance in July 2026, with container volumes essentially flat month-over-month but down 11.4% year-over-year. The decline was primarily driven by a 14% drop in f
Stockholm Port Container Volumes Surge 14% in H1 2024
Stockholm port has reported a robust 14% increase in container volumes during the first half of the year, reflecting a significant recovery in Northern European cargo flows and growing confidence in N
Sohar Port Surges 40% as Hormuz Disruption Reshapes Gulf Routes
Port of Sohar in Oman is experiencing a significant surge in container traffic, with volumes rising 40% as geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz force shipping lin
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Doubles Rail Record to 8,000 TEU
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has achieved a significant operational milestone by handling 8,000-TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) rail shipments on two separate occasions, marking a major advancement in rail
LA & Long Beach Ports Surge as Retailers Rush Imports Ahead
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach experienced robust activity in June as retailers accelerated import shipments ahead of anticipated demand peaks or potential trade disruptions. This frontloadin
LA Port Hits Second-Highest July Volume on Strong Consumer Demand
The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 TEUs in July 2026, representing the second-highest July total in the port's history and maintaining the elevated throughput levels established in June when vo
US Container Imports Hit 2.51M TEU in July Despite Tariff Headwinds
US container imports demonstrated resilience in July, climbing 4.5% month-over-month to 2.51 million TEU according to Descartes data, signaling that underlying demand continues to outweigh tariff and
Long Beach Port Imports Drop 13% Amid Trade War Pressure
The Port of Long Beach, one of North America's largest container gateways, has experienced a significant 13% decline in import volumes amid escalating trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. This con
EU-LatAm Trade Deal Fails to Boost Shipping Volumes Yet
A major trade liberalization agreement between the European Union and South America has yet to deliver tangible benefits to European shippers, with Container Trades Statistics data revealing declining
Major Port Operators Capture 40% of Global Market Share
The world's seven largest container terminal operators (GTOs) strengthened their dominance in 2025, capturing 40.3% of global port throughput, a combined 401 million TEU, while growing at nearly doubl
Port of LA hits record June as tariff changes loom
The Port of Los Angeles achieved a historic milestone in June 2025, processing over 1 million TEUs, the best June in its 118-year history and only the third time it has crossed this threshold. However
Long Beach Port Hits Record June Volume Amid Tariff Frontloading
The Port of Long Beach achieved its third busiest June on record with 779,000 TEUs, a 10.6% year-over-year increase, marking the second consecutive month of growth. This surge reflects a fundamental s
Africa-Europe Container Volumes Rise, But SME Forwarders Left Behind
Container volumes on the Africa-Europe trade lane are experiencing a notable recovery, with recent months posting double-digit growth after a weak January performance. According to Container Trades St
Poland Rail Container Volumes Surge to Record Levels in Q1
Poland's intermodal rail sector has reached a new milestone with record container volumes recorded in the first quarter, reflecting sustained investment in rail infrastructure and growing shipper conf