News / Transpacific drop illustrates shifting global container trade patterns

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08/07/2025

Container volumes between the Far East and North America dropped 14.8% year on year in May, the first full month to show the effect of US tariffs on transpacific trade demand, while global volumes overall set a new monthly record.

According to newly released volumes figures ...

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