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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 15, 2026Long 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
FreightWaves#port-capacity#ocean-freight#tariff-frontloading
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJun 12, 2026Tariff Fears Drive Early Ocean Freight Peak Season
Anticipation of tariff increases is causing importers to accelerate shipment timelines, compressing typical seasonal patterns and creating an unusually early peak demand period in ocean freight. Accor
Supply Chain Dive#tariff-frontloading#ocean-freight#peak-season-shift