#container-volumes
(21 articles)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 r
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
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
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
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 double
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 shi
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
Port of LA forecasts 900K+ containers in June-July amid stable demand
The Port of Los Angeles is experiencing a sustained surge in containerized import volumes, with leadership forecasting more than 900,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in both June and July follo
LA Port Faces 7% Volume Decline as Tariffs Redirect Trade
The Port of Los Angeles approved a $3.4 billion budget for fiscal 2026-2027 while projecting a 7% decline in container volumes to 9.3 million TEUs—a significant headwind reflecting structural shifts i