u.s. imports


Tuesday, September 10, 2024
U.S. Imports Surge Continues Ahead of Potential Port Strike
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U.S. Imports Surge Continues Ahead of Potential Port Strike

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Imports of U.S. container cargo in August jumped 12.9% from a year ago as a summer volume surge

September 10, 2024
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Monday, September 9, 2024
Container vessel approaching the terminal at the Port of Savannah, Georgia
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Potential Port Strike Looms as U.S. Container Ports Brace for Busy September

U.S. container ports are anticipating a surge in volumes this month as retailers prepare for the holiday season amid concerns of a possible labor strike at

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 3787

Thursday, August 15, 2024
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
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Port of Los Angeles Reports Record-Setting July on Surging Imports

The Port of Los Angeles handled a record-breaking 939,600 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, marking a 37% increase over the previous year. The

August 15, 2024
Total Views: 1050

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
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Port of Long Beach Sets Record for Busiest July as Imports Soar

Surging import volumes propelled the Port of Long Beach to its busiest July on record and the third-busiest month ever as retailers prepared for the peak

August 14, 2024
Total Views: 973

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A containership at the Port of Long Beach
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U.S. Container Imports Reach Record Levels in July

Descartes Systems Group’s August Global Shipping Report reveals a significant increase in U.S. container imports for July 2024, marking the third-highest

August 7, 2024
Total Views: 1105

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Containership at the Port of Long Beach
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Southern California Container Ports Cap Off Busy First Half of 2024

Southern California container ports are reporting strong cargo volumes in June, capping off a busy first half of the year driven by a robust U.S. economy. The

July 17, 2024
Total Views: 1020

Monday, July 15, 2024
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
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US Importers Balk at Return of $10,000 Container Rates

LOS ANGELES, July 15 (Reuters) – The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container of toys, auto parts or other goods from Shanghai to New York has

July 15, 2024
Total Views: 2572

Friday, July 12, 2024
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise Amid Supply Chain Challenges

The monthly inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports continues to rise despite a multiple supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port

July 12, 2024
Total Views: 750

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Show Robust Growth Over 2023

U.S. container import volume remained strong in June 2024, with volumes increasing by double-digits compared to the same month last year, according to

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 901

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A containership at the Port of Long Beach
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U.S. Imports Surge Amid Rising Consumer Spending

Major container ports in the U.S. are expected to see the highest inbound cargo volume in nearly two years this summer, driven by increased consumer spending

June 11, 2024
Total Views: 2098

Thursday, June 6, 2024
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
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U.S. Container Imports Continue to Gain

May 2024 marked another month of remarkable growth for U.S. container imports, registering a 6.2% increase from April and an 11.9% upswing year-on-year,

June 6, 2024
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
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U.S. Container Imports to Maintain Strength into Peak Season

Inbound cargo volume at the United States’ major container ports is expected to stay above 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) through the summer

May 8, 2024
Total Views: 1505

Monday, April 22, 2024
Container vessel approaching the terminal at the Port of Savannah, Georgia
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U.S. Inbound Containers Surge to Start 2024

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – The main US ports enjoyed another stellar month in March, according to new figures from noted analyst John McCown

April 22, 2024
Total Views: 1197

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
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Resilient U.S. Container Imports Continue to Surge Despite Supply Chain Challenges

Despite pervasive supply chain disruptions, U.S. container imports jumped nearly 16% in March, underscoring the strong trajectory of U.S. container imports,

April 9, 2024
Total Views: 1574

Friday, March 8, 2024
US Container Imports Resilient Despite Shipping Challenges
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US Container Imports Resilient Despite Shipping Challenges

Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains poised for year-over-year growth through the first half of 2024 despite disruptions caused

March 8, 2024
Total Views: 825

Thursday, March 7, 2024
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
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Strong Month for U.S. Imports in February

In February 2024, U.S. container import volumes declined 6% from January, but jumped 23.3% when compared to the same month last year, according to the March

March 7, 2024
Total Views: 1617

Friday, February 9, 2024
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
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US Container Imports Expected to Rise in First Half of 2024

The first half of this year is projected to see an increase in inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports despite recent attacks on ships in the Red

February 9, 2024
Total Views: 3533

Thursday, February 8, 2024
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
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US Container Import Volumes Surge Amid Global Supply Chain Challenges

U.S. container import volume increased 7.9% in January 2024 from December 2023, marking the largest month-over-month growth for January in the last seven

February 8, 2024
Total Views: 2104

Monday, January 8, 2024
The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
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Red Sea Disruptions Seen Impacting US East Coast Ports

With the holiday season over, the volume of inbound cargo at the nation’s major container ports is projected to gradually slow down in the first quarter

January 8, 2024
Total Views: 4483

Monday, December 11, 2023
A containership at the Port of Long Beach
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US Container Imports Peaked Late in 2023, NRF Says

Imports at major U.S. container ports is projected to continue its slowdown in the remaining weeks of 2023 after peaking later than expected this fall,

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 1424