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Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 27, 2026

US Container Gateways Strain Under Growing Pressure Beyond Docks

US container gateways are experiencing mounting pressure that extends beyond traditional dock operations. The article indicates that port facilities are dealing with challenges in the broader infrastr

Metro Global#us-ports#container-gateways#port-congestion
Demand Planning
High ImpactOct 14, 2026

U.S. Container Imports Hit Record September High Amid Port Delays

U.S. containerized imports hit 2.55 million TEUs in September 2026, the highest volume for any September on record and 10.3% higher than September 2025. This growth was driven primarily by increased s

American Journal of Transportation#container-imports#port-congestion#china-trade
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateOct 11, 2026

LA/Long Beach Port Delays Congestion Fee Implementation Again

The Port of LA/Long Beach has again delayed implementation of congestion fees. This ongoing postponement affects shippers' ability to plan transportation costs and manage supply chain operations throu

FreightWaves#port-congestion#la-long-beach#container-fees
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactOct 11, 2026

CalChamber Warns of Expected Port Congestion and Supply Chain Disruptions

The California Chamber of Commerce has urged the U.S. administration to address anticipated port congestion and resulting supply chain disruptions. This advocacy highlights growing concern among busin

CalChamber#port-congestion#supply-chain-disruption#us-ports
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 29, 2026

Panama Canal increases daily transits to 33 ships

The Panama Canal Authority announced meaningful relief from drought-related operating restrictions on October 15, increasing Neopanamax daily transit capacity to 10 vessels and raising total daily slo

FreightWaves#panama-canal#container-shipping#neopanamax-vessels
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 25, 2026

NC Ports Targets Refrigerated Cargo in Ambitious 5-Year Growth Plan

North Carolina Ports has announced a five-year strategic growth initiative focused on expanding its refrigerated cargo capabilities. This represents a significant shift toward specialization in temper

Carolina Journal#nc-ports#refrigerated-cargo#cold-chain
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 17, 2026

Port of Long Beach Hits Record August Volumes

The Port of Long Beach has achieved record-breaking container volumes in August, underscoring the sustained strength in import demand and recovery momentum across North American supply chains. This mi

Logistics Management#port-of-long-beach#container-volumes#west-coast-logistics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 16, 2026

Port of Long Beach Sets August Volume Record

The Port of Long Beach reported record-breaking August container volumes, reflecting sustained demand for imported goods and improving port efficiency after months of congestion challenges. This miles

Logistics Management#port-of-long-beach#container-volumes#august-record
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 15, 2026

Delaware Container Terminal Construction Launches New US Port Capacity

Construction has commenced on the Delaware Container Terminal, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the East Coast port network. This development represents a strategic capacity expansi

worldcargonews.com#delaware-port#container-terminal#infrastructure-investment
Demand Planning
High ImpactSep 11, 2026

NRF Raises 2024 Peak Season Import Forecast as September Surges

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has revised its earlier peak season projections upward, now forecasting that September 2024 import volumes will exceed levels previously seen in 2026. This reversa

WWD#peak-season-imports#nrf-forecast#port-congestion
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 11, 2026

Colonial Launches New Savannah Breakbulk Terminal

Colonial has opened a new breakbulk terminal in Savannah, Georgia, marking a strategic expansion of specialized cargo-handling infrastructure on the U.S. East Coast. This development addresses growing

Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International#breakbulk-terminal#savannah-port#heavy-lift-cargo
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 28, 2026

Data Center Boom Strains US Project Cargo Capacity

The explosive growth in data center construction across the United States is triggering unexpected bottlenecks in project cargo logistics. As hyperscalers rush to deploy AI infrastructure and support

Journal of Commerce#project-cargo#data-centers#power-infrastructure
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 26, 2026

Louisiana Container Terminal Wins Federal Approval for Expansion

A Louisiana-based container terminal has secured federal construction approval, marking a significant infrastructure investment along the U.S. Gulf Coast. This approval signals momentum for expanding

Transportation and Logistics International#port-infrastructure#louisiana-terminal#federal-approval
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 24, 2026

Panama Canal Cuts Capacity: US Ports Face Routing Pressure

The Panama Canal Authority announced significant capacity reductions starting September, cutting daily vessel transits from 36 to 32 as drought conditions severely impact freshwater supplies. Watershe

FreightWaves#panama-canal#ocean-freight#capacity-constraints
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 17, 2026

AI Boom Drives Data Centre Cargo Rush to US Ports

The accelerating global deployment of artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating an unprecedented surge in heavy and outsize cargo flowing into United States ports. Data centre components and

The Loadstar#data-center-logistics#ai-infrastructure#port-capacity
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 12, 2026

Retailers Rush Imports Ahead of Tariff Increases

U.S. retailers have accelerated import activity at major ports in anticipation of upcoming tariff implementations, according to National Retail Federation projections. This advance inventory buildup r

Supply Chain Dive#tariff-impact#inventory-buildup#port-congestion
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 10, 2026

Michael Kors Faces Port Delays: Capri Holdings Inventory Response

Capri Holdings, the parent company of Michael Kors, is experiencing inventory delays stemming from congestion at U.S. ports. This disruption directly impacts the company's ability to replenish stock a

IndexBox#port-congestion#inventory-delays#michael-kors
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 16, 2026

Circle Logistics Expands Drayage to Handle Port Demand Surge

Circle Logistics is strategically highlighting its drayage capabilities in response to accelerating demand at U.S. ports, signaling a broader market trend toward capacity expansion in the short-haul p

American Journal of Transportation#drayage-services#port-logistics#last-mile-delivery
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 16, 2026

Port of Long Beach Cargo Surges 10.6% in June

The Port of Long Beach recorded a 10.6% increase in cargo volume during June, reflecting strengthening demand across West Coast container operations. This represents a meaningful recovery signal for o

Railway Supply#port-operations#cargo-volume#long-beach
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 14, 2026

Savannah Port Corridor Expansion Accelerates Regional Freight Flow

The Port of Savannah is advancing infrastructure improvements through a dedicated corridor initiative designed to enhance the flow of cargo from the port into inland distribution networks. This develo

Supply Chain Dive#port-of-savannah#logistics-corridor#supply-chain-optimization