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(7 articles)U.S. Container Imports Hit Record High in September
U.S. container imports reached a record 2.55 million twenty-foot equivalent units in September, representing a 10.3% increase from the prior year. Shipments from China surged 21.2% year-over-year and
Oakland Port August volumes drop year-over-year amid carrier shifts
The Port of Oakland processed 173,818 TEUs in August 2026, representing a 9% decline in loaded container traffic compared to August 2025, despite a month-to-month export recovery of 2.9% from July. Em
August US Imports Remain Resilient Despite Rising Trade Risks
The Descartes September Global Shipping Report reveals a resilient import environment in August despite escalating trade risk signals. This mixed signal, strong import volumes paired with mounting geo
September 2026 Could See Peak U.S. Import Volumes
Port Tracker's latest analysis indicates that September 2026 could represent the peak import month for U.S.-bound cargo, potentially exceeding volumes across all other months of the year. This forecas
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