Containerized goods from China plunged 28.3% in June, according to Descartes, reflecting both higher effective tariff rates and softening demand. Learn more
Quarts – China warns Trump on tariff plans and targets supply chain alliances
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FreightWaves – June rebound as West Coast containers best East, Gulf ports
Data from Descartes reveals a 1.8% increase in container imports to 2,217,675 twenty foot equivalent units, narrowing the year-over-year decline to 3.5%. Learn more
From Chaos to Clarity: How Descartes Datamyne Helps Businesses Amid Volatile U.S. Tariffs
In 2025, the escalation of U.S. tariffs has redefined the boundaries of global trade. Driven by executive action, legislative maneuvering, and geopolitical posturing, tariff policy is now a key variable in sourcing decisions, inventory strategy, and supply chain...
Data Shows Rush of China Imports to Beat U.S. Tariffs Reshaping Trade Patterns, Upending Business Models
The latest Descartes Datamyne™ U.S. import data indicates yet another reordering of traditional trade patterns as businesses stockpiled, and trading partners raced to get exports to market ahead of rising tariffs, quotas, and export...
WSJ – Number of the Day
Container imports into the U.S. from China in May, measured in 20-foot equivalent units, down 20.8% from April and down 28.5% from a year earlier. Read more
Lloyd’s List – NRF Peak-season Forecast Remains Subdued
US imports fell 10% in May versus April, with US imports from China slumping 21% — the sharpest monthly fall since the initial Covid lockdowns in March 2020 Read more
Supply Chain Xchange – Container Imports Dropped in May Following Months of Growth
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
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