U.S. Container Import Peak Winds Down After Tariff-Driven Rush
['Mike Schuler']
gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore News
Imports totaled 12.7 million TEUs during the first half of 2026, up 1.1% from the same period last year.
July volumes, which have yet to be finalized, are projected at 2.21 million TEUs, down 7.6% year over year.
August is forecast at 2.22 million TEUs, down 4.2%.
September is forecast at 2.16 million TEUs, October at 2.13 million TEUs and November at 2.03 million TEUs.
Imports totaled 25.4 million TEUs in 2025, down 0.3% from 25.5 million TEUs in 2024.