#container-volumes
(8 articles)Oakland Port Exports Outpace Imports in April Amid Vessel Consolidation
The Port of Oakland processed 184,492 TEUs in April 2024, marking a modest 0.7% decline from the previous month but reflecting a stabilizing trend in West Coast container traffic. Notably, exports of
Port Houston April TEU Decline Signals Rebound as Energy Exports Surge
Port Houston experienced a temporary 10% month-over-month container volume decline in April, handling 353,319 TEUs, which marked the port's first quarterly drop since early 2025. However, port executi
Europe-Africa Trade Volumes Reverse: SSA Imports Collapse
Container volumes between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe have undergone a dramatic reversal in the first quarter of 2026, signaling shifting trade dynamics and demand patterns across the Atlantic-Afric
Port of LA April Volumes Up 5% YoY, Signals Demand Strength
The Port of Los Angeles reported a 5% year-over-year volume increase in April, marking a positive momentum indicator for US West Coast container traffic. This growth suggests stabilizing demand for im
Maersk Volumes Rise in Q1 2026, but Ocean Division Still Unprofitable
Maersk reported growth in container volume during Q1 2026, yet its ocean freight division remains unprofitable despite increased cargo movement. This paradox—higher volumes with continued losses—signa
Maersk Maintains 2026 Growth Outlook Despite Ocean Rate Pressure
Maersk has reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance despite intensifying rate pressure in the ocean freight market, signaling confidence in volume growth trajectories despite margin compression. The Dan
Port Houston Hits 1M TEUs in Q1 Amid Panama Canal Disruptions
Port Houston demonstrated strong operational recovery in the first quarter of 2026, with total container volumes reaching 1.087 million TEUs—a 2% year-over-year increase—and March alone pushing 391,03
Europe-LatAm Container Volumes Decline Despite 2025 Growth
The Europe-Latin America trade lane is experiencing a volume contraction in early 2025, with January container volumes declining to 127,100 TEU year-over-year according to Container Trade Statistics d