U.S. containerized imports rose 1.8% year over year in July but are projected to decline steadily for the rest of 2025, according to the latest Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates (HA). Ports covered by GPT handled 2.36 million TEUs in July, up 20.1% from June as […] The post US container imports rise in July, slowdown ahead appeared first on Container News.

The Port of Kiel has concluded construction of its comprehensive shore power network’s final development phase. Following this expansion, Kiel can simultaneously provide emission-free electrical supply to three cruise vessels and four ferry operations. Since initiating green shore power services in 2019, the facility has established itself as a European leader in maritime electrification. Over […] The post Kiel Port achieves shore power infrastructure appeared first on Container News.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is taking a major step toward the future of transport. The port is hosting the Autonomous Mobility Summit, showcasing cutting-edge technologies on land, at sea, and in the air. The summit brings together technology companies, port operators, and policymakers. Attendees will see the latest innovations, from drones and vessels to container […] The post First autonomous truck ride at Port of Antwerp-Bruges appeared first on Container News.

The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) edged up slightly in Week 36, reaching 1,444.44 points, up 0.04% from the previous week, as Japan International Freight Forwarders Association reported. Spot rates for exports from Shanghai rose on U.S. trade but fell on European routes. On east-west lanes, rates to Europe dropped 11.2% to US$1,315 per TEU […] The post Shanghai spot rates rise on U.S. trade, fall to Europe appeared first on Container News.

Container trade volumes are experiencing a dramatic decline through 2025, driven primarily by escalating tariff conflicts and supply chain regionalization. The convergence of geopolitical tensions, maritime chokepoint disruptions, and accelerating protectionist policies is fundamentally reshaping global trade patterns, with profound implications for economic stability and supply chain resilience. US ports handled 2.36 million TEUs in […] The post How tariffs and geopolitics are reshaping global trade? appeared first on Container News.