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 3048 Cons. Discr. - Apparel 530 Cons. Discr. - Durables 574 Cons. Discr. - Retailing 517 Consumer Staples 805 European Union 878 Industrials - Capital Goods 620 Materials - Construction 120 Materials - Packaging 59 Trade Balance 935 U.S. 5399

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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