Trade data based on bills of lading shows 2023 U.S. imports declined at most of the busiest U.S. ports of entry. After the sharp fall and rise of U.S. imports during and after the pandemic, the flow of 2023 U.S. inbound shipments settled into a...
In the interconnected world of international trade, global trade data serves as the lifeblood that fuels economic decisions, policies, and strategies for all participants. Global trade data provides invaluable insights into market trends, supply chain dynamics,...
In April 2024, global trade data tracked by Descartes Datamyne™ shows that U.S. container imports increased 3% from March and outpaced the same period last year by 9.3% compared to the same period last year. Notably, Chinese imports rebounded after their March...
In March 2024, global trade data tracked by Datamyne shows that U.S. container imports saw a modest increase of 0.4% from February but surged by 15.7% compared to the same period last year, despite the Chinese Lunar New Year's influence on late March figures. Notably,...
The recent collapse of a critical bridge in Baltimore has sent shockwaves through the transportation and logistics industry, raising trade concerns through one of the East Coast's busiest ports. The implications of this incident extend far beyond the immediate area,...
Alarms over potential Chinese espionage through port container cranes are growing. A congressional probe identified communications equipment on some of the container-handling equipment, the WSJ’s Dustin Volz reports, fueling concerns that the commercial cranes...
In February 2024, container import volumes in the U.S. dropped by 6% compared to January, yet surged by 23.3% compared to the same month the previous year. Following the above-mentioned key insight from Descartes’ March Global Shipping Report, the question emerges:...
Disruptions at the Panama Canal and in the Red Sea dramatically increase voyage distances, offsetting newbuilding capacity additions. Disruptions are long-lasting, keeping extended voyage distances in place throughout this year, if not longer. Read more
U.S. imports are strong and continuing to grow with the outlook remaining positive into 2024. The disruptions in the Red Sea and at the Panama Canal have not impacted the number of containers arriving at U.S. ports with analysts reporting carriers have successfully...
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its March Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. Read more
