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High ImpactSep 9, 2026Container Shipping On-Time Performance Hits 5-Year Low
On-time performance in container shipping has experienced its most significant deterioration in five years, according to newly released operational data. This decline reflects compounding pressures ac
FreightWaves#container-shipping#on-time-performance#supply-chain-disruption
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 26, 2026Port 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-
FreightWaves#port-houston#container-volumes#import-demand
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 9, 2026Southern Africa Trade Crushed by Shipping Capacity Crisis
Southern Africa's export sectors face severe headwinds as container shipping networks struggle to handle rising volumes amid geopolitical disruptions. The Persian Gulf conflict has created cascading c
The Loadstar#container-shipping-crisis#southern-africa-trade#port-congestion