Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes soar in September

The Seattle and Tacoma ports saw volumes rise 22% compared to the previous year, reversing a 19-month-long-trend.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 25, 2023

Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 13% in September

Despite lower container volumes, the East Coast port saw its total TEUs for the month rise by 12% compared to 2019 levels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 24, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 5% YoY in September

Despite the increase, warehouse inventories remain elevated as the holiday season approaches.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 24, 2023

Port of Long Beach marks its busiest September on record

News of a ratified labor contract combined with demand for holiday goods boosted container volumes.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 23, 2023

Port Houston cargo volumes drop 8% in September

Although the port reported a year-over-year dip in volumes, total TEUs are up compared to the month prior.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2023

Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 7% in September

Volumes at the port also declined compared to August.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2023

US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Nov. 2, 2023

Peak has passed for maritime import volumes: forecast

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates lowered their forecast based on August figures, noting maritime flows are starting to slow.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2023

Ocean carriers to implement carbon emission surcharges in 2024

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rolling out the fees to comply with new European Union regulations aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 12, 2023

Port of Savannah cargo volumes dip 28% in August

The port’s efforts to refurbish berths limited shipments, said Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 10, 2023

PortMiami cargo volumes drop 9% in August

The port has seen an on and off trend in volumes all year, the port operator told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 9, 2023

Port Everglades cargo volumes dip 14% in August

The Florida-based port's cargo traffic is returning to pre-COVID levels, CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2023

Jacksonville Port Authority cargo volumes dip 2% in August

Cargo volumes at Jaxport typically fluctuate by less than 5% due to its mix of trade lanes, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 5, 2023

South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes drop 9% in August

The ports anticipate a slower peak season due to lower consumer demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2023

Port of Virginia cargo volumes drop 16% in August

Despite lower annual container volumes during the month, the port saw total TEUs rise 12% when compared to 2019 levels.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

Northwest Seaport Alliance international cargo volumes dipped 22% in August

Although container volumes dropped YoY, the total amount of TEUs processed increased compared to July.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 29, 2023

Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 15% in August

Shippers are still adjusting shipments to match current demand, a port executive said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2023

Port Houston container volumes decrease 20% in August

The drop marks the highest decline of the year so far, but follows a record August 2022 and July 2023.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2023

Port of Los Angeles sees the first volume increase in 13 months

Container volumes at the port were up 3% YoY in August.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon, Maersk renew biofuel shipping partnership

A new wrinkle in the logistics giants' ongoing efforts is the ability for Amazon to move goods on methanol-enabled ships.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Port of Long Beach cargo volumes dip 15% in August

Despite the year-over-year declines, port officials say total TEUs handled so far this year are in line with pre-pandemic figures.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative

Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 12, 2023

Industry leaders react to West Coast ports contract ratification

Port leaders and government officials expressed relief at the approval of a six-year deal.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza • Updated Sept. 7, 2023