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U.S. Import Volume Expected to Taper Off Following Extended Peak Season

U.S. Import Volume Expected to Taper Off Following Extended Peak Season

by Annie Dameworth | Nov 9, 2026 | Industry News

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to taper off for the remainder of the year following an extended peak season that has kept docks busy since the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail...
U.S. Port Import Volumes Forecasted to Peak as Retail Demand Remains Strong

U.S. Port Import Volumes Forecasted to Peak as Retail Demand Remains Strong

by Annie Dameworth | Sep 17, 2026 | Industry News

This year’s extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation’s major container ports, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the...
Tariff Uncertainty and Global Conflict Keep 2026 U.S. Import Forecast Low

Tariff Uncertainty and Global Conflict Keep 2026 U.S. Import Forecast Low

by Annie Dameworth | Mar 10, 2026 | Industry News

Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year’s level for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, although it is too soon to measure the anticipated impact of the conflict in Iran, according to the Global Port Tracker...
Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Low Until Spring

Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Low Until Spring

by Annie Dameworth | Jan 12, 2026 | Industry News

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see a month-over-month gain in January, the first gain in six months. The ports are still expected to remain down year over year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Global Port...
Import Cargo Volumes Expected to Decline in 2026 Amid Trade Uncertainty

Import Cargo Volumes Expected to Decline in 2026 Amid Trade Uncertainty

by Annie Dameworth | Dec 9, 2025 | Industry News

Year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report recently released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates....
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