US container imports drop in January as trade activity returns to normal levels
US container imports fell 6.8 percent in January compared to last year's record high. Experts say the results suggest a shift toward more stable trade.
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Container import volumes into the US fell by 6.8 percent in January 2026 compared to the same month last year, reaching a total of 2,318,722 TEUs. According to data released on February 9, 2026, by The Descartes Systems Group Inc., this year-over-year decline in container imports reflects a shift away from the exceptional surge seen in early 2025.
