This year container import volumes dropped in May after several months of growth, falling 9.7% from April and 7.2% year-over-year.Read more
Supply Chain Xchange – Container Imports Dropped in May Following Months of Growth
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Tungsten Emerges as a Key Battleground in Global Critical Mineral Trade
The race is on to secure essential resources, driving fierce global competition in critical mineral trade. Descartes Datamyne reveals how the competition for tungsten, the element with the highest melting point and tensile strength, is reshaping worldwide critical...
U.S. Port Data: Key Trends from the 2025 Top 30 U.S. Port Report
U.S. port data is more vital than ever as logistics leaders navigate shifting trade routes, labor disputes, and macroeconomic challenges. Descartes Datamyne’s 2024 Top 30 U.S. Port Report offers detailed insight into containerized import trends across the nation’s...
Lloyd’s List – Tariff fallout not here yet—but it’s coming
Bookings data and carrier reports show U.S. imports falling due to Trump’s tariffs, while markets avoid the looming economic hit.Read more
World Cargo News – Ports brace for volume decline in May, ending 18-month growth streak
May imports are forecast at 1.81 million TEU, down 12.9% year-on-year due to tariff impacts, marking the first decline after over 18 straight months of growth.Read more
WSJ – Importers Cancel China Orders; Choppy Outlook for Freight Market
Holiday decorations, toys, and womenswear are stuck in China as importers and suppliers await clarity on steep U.S. tariffs.Read more
Descartes Datamyne Named a G2 Top 50 Supply Chain Software & Grid Leader
We’re excited to announce that Descartes Datamyne has been named a Top 50 Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software solution and a Grid Leader by G2, the leading platform for verified software reviews. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our...
Navigating the Storm: Supply Chain Resilience Strategies to Address Higher U.S. Tariffs
The New Era of Supply Chain Uncertainty Just when the world thought the turbulence of COVID-19 had settled, a new set of challenges is shaking up global trade. Recent trade policies by the Trump administration imposing additional U.S. tariffs on imports from...
Marine Link – Tariffs loom as US container imports reach near record levels in February
The U.S. imports of containers increased by 4.7% in February compared to the same month last year, but may drop in the coming months, as the U.S.'s trade war with China, and other trading partners, takes hold. Descartes, a supply chain technology company, said this on...
Global Trade Magazine – U.S. Container Imports Approach Record Levels Amid Trade Tensions
U.S. container import volumes surged by 4.7% year-on-year as of February, as noted by Reuters. The increase brought the total to over 2.2 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking the second highest February volume on record. Despite the rise, future...