This year’s peak shipping season is coming to an end following a busy summer at some U.S. gateway ports. The early start of peak season led many to expect an earlier end to the season. The report’s forecasting projects: September: 2.16 million TEU, up 2.8% year over yearOctober: 2.13 million TEU, up 2.7% year over yearNovember: 2.03 million TEU, up 0.3%December: Should pick up slightly at 2.06 million TEU, up 2.5% over last year. While a whole-year total is still pending, 2026 is expected to total 25.5 million TEU, up 0.1% from last year. Imports totaled 25.4 million TEU in 2025, down 0.3% from 25.5 million TEU in 2024.