The Global Shipping Resource Center
Descartes' Global Trade Intelligence Solutions Equip Customers With Up-to-Date Insights Needed to Respond to the Challenges of Global Shipping Disruptions
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Source: Descartes Datamyne™
Record High U.S. Container Imports
Updated monthly, this Resource Center provides the latest trade data and insights from Descartes Datamyne™
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How Top-Performing Companies are Addressing the Global Shipping Crisis
Descartes recently conducted a benchmark survey and uncovered the resiliency strategies of top performing companies and how they are handling supply chain disruptions.
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The Must-Read Guide on U.S. Maritime Ports
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Stay informed with the annual U.S. Port Report from Descartes, ranking 2023 Maritime Port performance and trends in a year that defied expectations.
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Thought Leadership Resources
View the resources below to learn how Descartes Thought Leaders are providing operational strategies to help mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions.
![Descartes Datamyne Global Shipping Report - May 2024 U.S. Container Import Volumes Increase by 6% from April and Continues to Show Strong Growth in 2024.](/sites/default/files/media/images/2024-06/GSR-may2024-report-image-4-600.jpg)
U.S. container import volumes continue to show robust growth in May 2024 compared to the same time last year, while port transit delays continue to improve across the board. Despite strong U.S. imports performance, the logistics metrics Descartes is tracking shows signs that global supply chain risks remain high due to Panama and Suez canal issues, labor negotiations, and geopolitical conflict. Read the article for more.
![Descartes Datamyne Global Shipping Report – In December 2023 U.S. import volumes increase while port transit times increase](/sites/default/files/media/images/2024-01/GSreport-image-JAN2024-600.jpg)
The Descartes January 2024 update of logistics metrics shows that in December 2023, U.S. import volume increased slightly from November, with regional variations and port delays at Gulf Coast ports. 2024 faces headwinds in the face of upcoming labor negotiations and persistent conditions at the Panama and Suez Canals.
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U.S. container import volumes show a very modest increase in August 2023 compared to July, while port transit times remained close to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The September update of the logistics metrics Descartes is tracking shows signs that key challenges to the global supply chain have stabilized.
In the Media
Descartes experts are often sought out by the news media for insights into logistics, supply chain, and compliance issues making headlines. The following are articles in which our experts have provided their perspective to the ongoing media discussions about the Global Shipping Crisis.
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![US holiday retailers importing like it is 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/media/images/2024-02/Reuters1.png?itok=3PuNKwXP)
![US West Coast ports gained market share in August after labor deal -report](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/media/images/2023-09/gs-reuters-sept-23.png?itok=jM6sUZvV)
![reuters us west coast ports regain lost volume competitive pressure](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/media/images/2023-05/gs-reuters-may-23.png?itok=Jz3xWFqe)
![Can U.S. West Coast ports get back lost TEU import volume market share?](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/media/images/2023-05/marketplace-article.jpg?itok=H8IWOJ7p)
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Descartes Can Help Solve Operational Challenges Impacting Your Supply Chain
Videos and Additional Resources
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Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez speaks to Descartes’ Chris Jones on supply chain resiliency trends in key U.S. industries recently referenced by the Biden Administration as being critical to the U.S. economy.
Our essential guide has been developed to help you mitigate risks and protect your business from costly disruptions.
This white paper analyzes the current situation to offer a perspective into what the Biden Administration’s review could reveal, as well as provides insights to all companies – not just U.S. businesses – on how to mitigate supply chain risk.