Early trade data from Descartes Datamyne suggests that at least some Middle Eastern exports are still reaching global markets despite the Hormuz shutown, via the Panama Canal, the Red Sea, and overland routes. Could these workarounds evolve into permanent, competitive...
Inbound cargo volume at U.S. ports is forecast to reach 2.25 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) in June, up 14.3 percent from the year prior... Learn more
US imports totalled 2.4m teu in May, according to Descartes, up 6.6% month on month and 11.5% year on year. Learn more
U.S. container imports dropped 5.5% in April as importers contend with trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks, [according to] supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group (DSG.TO) Learn more
Key industries such as energy, fertilizers, and aluminum face significantly higher risk due to concentrated dependency, according to a special global shipping report released by Descartes Systems Group. Learn More
Tariff volatility is no longer a temporary disruption. For importers, manufacturers, distributors, and sourcing teams, changing trade policies have become an ongoing operational risk that can quickly impact margins, supplier relationships, and long-term...
U.S. port data remains essential for importers, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders navigating today’s volatile trade environment. The latest Top 30 U.S. Port Report from Descartes Datamyne reveals...
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically important maritime passages in global trade. For U.S. importers, it serves as a key transit corridor for commodities moving out of the Middle East—particularly from Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi...
A surge in transpacific imports of articles of plastics lifted inbound volumes at U.S. ports in 2025, Descartes Datamyne™ trade data shows. The weight of U.S. tariffs on trade forced realignment of supply...
Imports from China totaled 728,562 TEUs last month, down 16.5 per cent year-over-year. Nevertheless, China’s share of total U.S. container imports increased marginally to 34.8 per cent... Learn more
