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
BNN Bloomberg – U.S. container imports fell 6.5% in February, still fourth-highest on record, Descartes says
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
Maritime Executive – U.S. Container Volumes had Normalized Before Iran Despite Uncertainties
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
AJOT – Descartes March Global Shipping Report: February U.S. container imports post seasonal decline as geopolitical risks intensify
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
Hellenic Shipping News – Descartes Showcases AI Innovations to Help Improve Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
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...
Railway Age – Intermodal Briefs: ITS Logistics, Port of Prince Rupert
“Import volumes from Southeast Asia posted modest but notable gains in December, led by Vietnam, where volumes increased 5.4% month-over-month and 21.5% year-over-year, per Descartes System Groups. Read more
Logistics Management – U.S.-bound imports end 2025 with slight growth, reports Descartes
December U.S.-bound container import volume—at 2,227,316 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—saw a 2.0% annual gain, with Descartes noting that it reflects what it called typical seasonal stabilization on the heels of a November drop-off. Read more