Shipping surge abates in February, but far from washed out — Panjiva
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Shipping surge abates in February, but far from washed out

China 2999 Cons. Discr. - Apparel 511 Cons. Discr. - Durables 533 Cons. Discr. - Retailing 486 Consumer Staples 774 European Union 844 Industrials - Capital Goods 601 Materials - Construction 117 Materials - Packaging 56 Trade Balance 933 U.S. 5347

U.S. international trade activity has continued to expand in February with imports of containerized freight having increased by 10.2% year over year in the first half of the month. That was somewhat slower than the 15.7% expansion seen in January but still means pressure on logistics networks, where elevated demand has driven port congestion, continues. The expansion is led by shipments from China, while imports from Asia ex-China only rose by 0.7% in February compared to a 16.0% rise in January. At the industry level increased demand for consumer discretionary products is the key driver...

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