Container flows in August surged in Houston and New Orleans, while global demand for crude oil continued to fuel exports through Corpus Christi, Texas.
Port Houston reports 20% rise in container volumes in August
Container cargo increased by 20% year over year in Port Houston to 367,653 twenty-foot equivalent units.
Port officials said the increase in container movements is normal and not reflective of a surge in imports or exports prior to a possible work stoppage by members of the International...
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