Global trade professionals have never had access to more data or more pressure to make decisions quickly. Whether you're sourcing new suppliers, monitoring competitors, evaluating trade risks, or identifying new market...
IT Supply Chain – June U.S. Containerized Imports Remain Stable Amid Global Trade Tensions
In June 2026, U.S. month-over-month container import volume decreased by a slight 1.2% to 2,400,627 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Read more
Hellenic Shipping News – U.S. Containerized Imports Stable in June 2026
U.S. container imports remained stable in June 2026, totalling 2,400627 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Read more
Recast Section 232 Tariffs Apply Rates to Full Value of Products with Metal Content
Section 232 tariffs have shifted the flow of trade in steel and aluminum since their 2018 introduction, Descartes Datamyne trade data shows. On April 2, the U.S. administration revised rates and changed how they are assessed. Breaking from previous content-based...
How the Iran Conflict Diverted Trade to Multimodal Routes Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
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...
Yahoo Finance – Early Peak Shipping Season ‘Will Likely Last into July’
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
Lloyd’s List – The fear was that Trump policies would stifle US imports, yet demand endures
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
Reuters – US Container Imports Fell 5.5% in April on Trade and Geopolitical Risks
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
AJOT – Is US Trade at Risk From Strait of Hormuz Disruption?
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 Uncertainty Is Increasing Supply Chain Risk — Here’s How Leading Importers Are Responding
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...



