Supply Chain Research

U.S. imports in August hit a new high, with containerized freight rising 5% on a year earlier to break 2.3 million TEUs for the first time. The Ports of Newark and New York did best, with 12.2% growth and overtaking Long Beach as the second busiest port complex. This resulted from their exposure to the expanding European market, and in particular Italy and France. Los Angeles remained largest, and grew 2.3% on the back of China, even though it lost volumes from South Korea to Long Beach. Among the second tier ports, Savannah grew the fastest at 17% on a year earlier – perhaps a sign of t...