US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs

China's share of Asia-US sea transport falls amid Trump tariffs

TOKYO/HANOI/SINGAPORE -- The share of U.S.-bound container transport from Asia that originated from China in June fell below 50% for the fourth straig

Port of Long Beach reports drop in cargo

The Port of Long Beach reported cargo movement was down by 16% in June. A Port of Long Beach news release said 704,400 20-foot equivalent units were processed last month. Imports declined to 348,681 units, while exports dropped to 87,627 units. Empty containers also decreased (268,095). However, Port of Long Beach officials said a pause on tariffs could result in a quick rebound – as soon as this month. “We’re anticipating a cargo surge in July …

US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs

The number of shipping containers carrying U.S. imports fell for a second straight month, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record.

US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal on Tariff Disruption

The number of shipping containers carrying US imports fell for a second straight month, a private gauge showed, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record as President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupt purchases of goods from abroad.

'A market recalibration': Port of Oakland sees sharp drop in traffic amid tariff uncertainty - Local News Matters

There was a noticeable slowdown in shipping containers moving through the Port of Oakland in June compared to May, but overall volume in 2025 remained slightly higher than it was in 2024 through the first half of the year. In its latest monthly data report, the Port of Oakland said there was a 10.1% decline in the number of 20-foot containers, known as TEUs, moving in and out of the port in June compared to May. The report also said that the mon…

Tariff confusion leading to one of worst years in history for US container imports

Declining transpacific container volumes bodes ill for the wider container shipping sector