Top 30 U.S. Port Report

Analyzing 2025 U.S. Ports Performance & U.S. Import Trends

Trade Volatility Redefined the Rules of Global Shipping in 2025.
Tariffs. Front‑Loading. Shifting Port Dynamics.

The 2026 Descartes Datamyne™ Port Report reveals how U.S. maritime imports held steady, while reshaping port performance, sourcing strategies, and supply chains, in one of the most unpredictable trade environments in decades.

The Forces Reshaping U.S. Maritime Trade

This report provides a data-driven view of how U.S. maritime trade remained broadly stable in 2025, even as tariff volatility, shifting sourcing strategies, and changing port dynamics disrupted established patterns across U.S. ports of entry. It brings together import volumes, port rankings, transit delays, and country-of-origin trends to show not just what happened, but where lasting structural change is taking hold.

Inside the report, you’ll find a comparative analysis of the Top 30 U.S. ports by containerized import volume, year-over-year and monthly performance trends, and visibility into congestion and dwell times. The findings connect policy-driven disruption and front-loading behavior to real impacts on port share, routing decisions, and importer strategies.

Use these insights to benchmark port performance, assess risk and resilience across U.S. gateways, and plan port, routing, and sourcing decisions with greater confidence as trade conditions continue to evolve.