Falling Container Imports Hint at Tariff-Driven Slowdown for U.S. Economy
The ten largest US ports recorded a 7.9% year-over-year drop in inbound container volume in June, marking the second consecutive month of declines following
The ten largest US ports recorded a 7.9% year-over-year drop in inbound container volume in June, marking the second consecutive month of declines following
Cargo volume at the Port of Long Beach decreased significantly in June, with dockworkers processing 704,403 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), representing a
The Port of Los Angeles handled 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year and setting a
Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to experience a temporary rebound this month following a significant late spring decline, but
Import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to surge through the summer months as retailers rush to take advantage of temporarily reduced
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in April, with imports decreasing by the most on record as the front-running of goods ahead of tariffs ebbed, which
(Bloomberg) — The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the world’s two largest economies is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight
Despite strong growth in early 2025, U.S. container ports are bracing for significant volume declines due to new tariffs and planned shipping fees. The ten
The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April 2025, marking a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year and securing
The Port of Long Beach is anticipating a significant downturn in May shipments following its strongest April on record, as the effects of recently paused
Import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are poised to see their first year-over-year decline in more than 18 months, according to the latest Global
U.S. container imports remained resilient in April 2025, with volumes reaching 2.4 million TEUs, marking a 1.2% increase from March and a significant 9.1% rise
U.S. Senators from California, Washington, and Oregon joined West Coast port leaders today in an urgent warning about severe economic consequences stemming
The Port of Los Angeles is projecting a significant decline in cargo volumes, with inbound shipments expected to drop 35% next week compared to last year as
BEIJING, April 20 (Reuters) – China’s soybean imports from the United States rose 12% in March from the same period last year, as shipments
The Port of Long Beach has emerged as America’s busiest container port in the first quarter of 2025, achieving record-breaking cargo volumes ahead of
U.S. container imports rose 11% year over year in March, continuing this year's outsized monthly gains, but U.S. President
May 2025 is projected to mark the end of 19 consecutive months of year-over-year growth amid Trump’s escalating Trade War, new forecasts warn. Major U.S.
The Port of Long Beach continues its strong performance into 2025, marking nine straight months of increased cargo movement. February saw the port handle
U.S. President Donald Trump's bulked-up tariffs on steel and aluminum due to launch within hours will hit nearly $150 billion worth of derivative products
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