U.S. Container Imports Expected to Fall in First Half of 2026

U.S. Container Imports Expected to Fall in First Half of 2026

While there appear to be signs of a normalization in the U.S. container import flows and less impact from frontloading, the expectations are that vol...

Import Volumes to Decline During First Half of 2026 ‘And Likely Longer’

Import cargo volume is projected to drop during the first half of 2026 at the busiest container ports in the United States, and the culprit has become all too familiar.

Global Port Tracker forecasts import slowdown tied to tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. import volume at major container ports is forecast to decrease year-over-year during the first half of 2026 as tariff effects continue to ripple through supply chains, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.“With tariffs still a matter of debate in the courts and in Congress, their effect on imports is being clearly seen,” said Jonathan Gold, NRF vice presid…

NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected To See Year-Over-Year Drop During First Half Of 2026

WASHINGTON — February 9, 2026 — Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a significant year-over-year decline during the first half of 2026 as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “With tariffs still a matter of debate in the courts and in Congress, their effect on imports is being clearly seen,” NRF Vice…

Tariff Uncertainty Poised to Cut U.S. Container Imports in Early 2026

U.S. container imports are expected to fall sharply in the first half of 2026 as ongoing tariff uncertainty disrupts trade flows, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.