US container imports Slip 3.2% in April as China volumes hit new lows

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US container imports have decreased by 3.2% in April, impacted by low volumes from China. Despite the decline, imports remain significantly above the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.

US container imports eased in April 2026, totalling 2.28 million TEU, down 3.2% from March and 5.5% below April 2025, according to Descartes Systems Group’s May Global Shipping Report. Despite the pullback, volumes remained 18.7% above April 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Year-to-date imports trail 2025 by 5%. China-origin imports continued their decline, falling 4.3% month-on-month to […] The post US container imports Slip 3.2% in April as China volumes hit new lows appeared first on Container News.