Industry Forecast: China's Cargo Volume at Major U.S. Ports Expected to Remain Low in Second Half of the Year
Published 2025년 6월 23일
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Previously, various companies canceled or suspended cargo shipments in response to the 145% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Chinese goods.
China is the largest supplier of maritime cargo to the United States, with the Port of Los Angeles being the primary import port.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle 31% of U.S. maritime trade and serve as a barometer of economic activity.
In May, the Port of Los Angeles processed imports equivalent to 355,950 twenty-foot standard containers, while Long Beach Port has not yet released May data but predicts import volumes will drop by over 10%.
The U.S. and China agreed to suspend mutual tariff measures for 90 days, with the United States also reducing tariffs on many Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
Shipping company Maersk noted in a recent customer notice that cargo volumes from China to the United States have been increasing since the tariff adjustment to 30% on May 12.
Industry professionals remain pessimistic about the outlook for the remainder of the year, as consumer demand fluctuates and importers continue to face increased costs of Chinese goods by 30%.
Industry forecasts indicate that import volumes in 2025 will be lower than last year due to ongoing uncertainty in U.S. tariff policies and potential legal challenges.
China is the largest supplier of maritime cargo to the United States, with the Port of Los Angeles being the primary import port.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle 31% of U.S. maritime trade and serve as a barometer of economic activity.
In May, the Port of Los Angeles processed imports equivalent to 355,950 twenty-foot standard containers, while Long Beach Port has not yet released May data but predicts import volumes will drop by over 10%.
The U.S. and China agreed to suspend mutual tariff measures for 90 days, with the United States also reducing tariffs on many Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
Shipping company Maersk noted in a recent customer notice that cargo volumes from China to the United States have been increasing since the tariff adjustment to 30% on May 12.
Industry professionals remain pessimistic about the outlook for the remainder of the year, as consumer demand fluctuates and importers continue to face increased costs of Chinese goods by 30%.
Industry forecasts indicate that import volumes in 2025 will be lower than last year due to ongoing uncertainty in U.S. tariff policies and potential legal challenges.
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Previously, companies responded to President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese goods by canceling or suspending cargo shipments. China is the largest supplier of maritime cargo to the United States, with the Port of Los Angeles being the primary import port. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle 31% of U.S. maritime trade and serve as a barometer of economic activity. In May, the Port of Los Angeles processed imports equivalent to 355,950 twenty-foot standard containers, while Long Beach Port has not yet released May data but predicts import volumes will drop by over 10%. The U.S. and China agreed to suspend mutual tariff measures for 90 days, with the U.S. reducing tariffs on many Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. Shipping company Maersk noted in a recent customer communication that cargo volumes from China to the U.S. have been increasing since the May 12 tariff adjustment to 30%. Industry professionals ...
Source: Foodmate
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