US EditionTariffs devastated America’s ports. Soon, they could face a surge from stockpiling
- The Port of Los Angeles and other West Coast ports reported significant declines in ship calls and cargo volume by May 2025 due to tariff impacts.
- These declines stem from a six-week period of cripplingly high tariffs of 145% on Chinese imports, which were reduced to 30% for 90 days starting mid-May 2025.
- The San Pedro Bay Complex and the Northwest Seaport Alliance saw cargo volumes drop by 35-40% and 8-15% respectively, with some vessels arriving with 17% less cargo than usual.
- On May 14, 2025, Ryan Calkins of the Port of Seattle indicated that a surge is anticipated by mid-summer, and the team plans to increase staffing to handle operations at maximum capacity.
- Experts predict a surge in shipments over the next 90 days despite uncertainty, implying transportation costs will rise and smaller businesses will continue to struggle under the remaining 30% tariff.
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