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
Descartes Systems Global, in its monthly report, highlighted that February 2026 was ranked as the fourth-strongest February on record, but the impact from the conflict in Iran adds new uncertainty. Learn more
In February 2026, U.S. container import volumes were 2,093,422 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), down 9.7% month-over-month, reflecting typical seasonal patterns. Learn more
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is showcasing its latest technology innovations focused on artificial intelligence (Al) and advanced automation at Manifest 2026 from February 9-11 in Las Vegas. Learn...
