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In January 2025, U.S. container imports reached a record 2,487,470 TEUs, surpassing the previous high for the month set in January 2022 by 21,455 TEUs. This surge in imports occurred amid a backdrop of tariff volatility, with the U.S. imposing a new...

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In December 2024, U.S. container import volumes wrapped up the year with a solid 2,367,271 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), just shy of the 2.4 million TEU threshold that has typically strained port capacity. This result continues a trend of...

For the first time in four months, U.S. container imports dipped below 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)—a threshold that has historically strained U.S. maritime logistics. At 2,368,758 TEUs, November 2024 volumes were down 5% from...
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For four consecutive months, U.S. container imports have surpassed 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)—a threshold that has historically strained U.S. maritime logistics. In October 2024, U.S. container imports totaled 2,494,635 TEUs, a...

Descartes Global Logistics Network™ The Descartes Global Logistics Network™ empowers Global Connectivity The Descartes Global Logistics Network enables real-time collaboration across commercial, logistics, and customs activities by seamlessly...

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In July, August and now September, U.S. container import volumes surpassed the 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) threshold that has historically strained U.S. maritime logistics. In September 2024, U.S. container imports totaled 2,520...
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The robust growth of U.S. container import volumes in 2024 continued, with July reaching the third highest monthly volume on record. July’s volume of 2,556,180 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) was eclipsed by the first- and second-highest volumes...
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Descartes Transportation Manager™, a premier transportation management system (TMS) for shippers, has been recognized for its strong performance in the G2 Grid Reports® for Summer 2024. The Descartes team is thrilled to announce two top ratings in...
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E-invoicing and the European directive Learn how Descartes' innovative solutions help businesses seamlessly adopt e-invoicing practices, ensuring secure and compliant transactions throughout Europe. Ready to transform your e-invoicing process...

The Global Shipping Report U.S. container import volume in June 2024 posts further strong year-on-year gains as labor talks stall at South Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports June 2024 U.S. container import volume declined 2.1% from May but increased 10.4%...

May 2024 U.S. container import volume continued its robust 2024 growth, increasing 6.2% from April and 11.9% when compared to the same month last year. Imports from China again had a strong month, reaching the second highest monthly volume since...

In April 2024, U.S. container import volumes increased 3.0% from March and 9.3% when compared to the same month last year, consistent with a strong and resilient economy in the face of global instability.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Requirements Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related Resources ICS2 for Cargo ICS2 for Forwarders & NVOCCs ICS2 for Mail Learn More In this Article... toc How can I become a self-filer to...
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Air AMS Air Automated Manifest System (Air AMS) FAQs Related Resources Section 321 Type 86 Resource Center Descartes Automated Manifest System™ Advanced Security Filings In this Article... toc What is the Air Automated Manifest System? AMS is an...
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In March 2024, U.S. container import volumes increased 0.4% from February, but jumped 15.7% when compared to the same month last year, indicating exceptional growth when considering the impact of the Chinese Lunar New Year on the second half of March...

The ever-changing landscape of sanctions and opaque ownership structures present constant challenges for any compliance team. This invaluable resource offers clarity on sanctioned lists, the significance of transparency, direct and indirect ownership...
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