#import-volumes
(4 articles)US Container Imports Rise in July as China Shipments Rebound
Container import volumes at US ports increased during July, signaling renewed demand momentum following a period of softer international trade flows. The rebound is notably driven by a resurgence in s
Asia to US East Coast Ocean Rates Hit Record Highs Mid-Peak
Ocean freight rates on the Asia-to-US East Coast trade lane have surged to record levels, surprising industry observers who anticipated softer conditions typical of this period. This escalation reflec
US Imports Surge Despite 2025 Tariffs; Exports Remain Stable
Contrary to expectations that increased tariffs would dampen trade flows, US merchandise imports grew during the first half of 2025 while export volumes held steady. This counterintuitive result refle
U.S. Imports to Decline After June, Global Port Tracker Warns
The Global Port Tracker report signals an anticipated contraction in U.S.-bound import volumes starting after June, representing a shift in seasonal demand patterns that will ripple across port operat