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15 September 2026

U.S. container imports climb 3.8% to 2.6 million TEUs, 3rd highest monthly level

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U.S. container imports climb 3.8% to 2.6 million TEUs, 3rd highest monthly level

U. S. containerized imports rose 3. 8% from July to 2. 60 million TEUs in August, supported by higher volumes at major East, Gulf and West Coast ports and broad gains across sourcing countries.

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