U.S. container ports expect strong import growth through spring 2025, followed by a summer decline.
Proposed fees on Chinese-built vessels may reshape port rotations and increase shipping costs.
Retailers are rushing imports ahead of rising tariffs, but long-term supply chain shifts remain challenging.
Major U.S. container ports are preparing for shifts in cargo volumes in 2025, with imports projected to remain strong through spring before experiencing their first year-over-year decline...
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