The September Global Shipping Report by Descartes highlights sustained high levels of U.S.-bound imports, with container volumes reaching 2,494,635 TEU, an 8.1% annual increase and the fourth consecutive month surpassing 2.4 million TEU. Despite a slight 1% decline from September to October, November volumes are projected to be 20.5% higher than pre-pandemic figures. Notably, imports from China remained strong at 960,016 TEU. The report also indicates increases in transit delays at major ports, attributed to various factors, including recent labor disruptions and front-loading by importers.

Source: https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/u.s_bound_imports_top_the_2.4_million_teu_mark_for_the_fourth_straight_month_reports_descartes/