Mhlnews 748 Shipments Entering Us Ports
Mhlnews 748 Shipments Entering Us Ports
Mhlnews 748 Shipments Entering Us Ports
Mhlnews 748 Shipments Entering Us Ports
Mhlnews 748 Shipments Entering Us Ports

Week 25: Import Activity Drops 6% throughout U.S. Ports

July 15, 2011
Total traffic for all imports entering all U.S. ports was down 6% in week 25, 2011, compared to the same week in 2010

Total traffic for all imports entering all U.S. ports was down 6% in week 25, 2011, compared to the same week in 2010, according to U.S. import market data compiled by Zepol Corp. For the year to date, overall traffic is up 6% over the same period in 2010.

As has been the case in recent weeks, steel imports had the biggest positive gain in week 25, being up 10% over the comparable week in 2010. The only other sector showing a gain was autos and parts imports, which were up 6%.

All other sector categories were down in week 25, with the biggest drop-offs coming from furniture (-15%), textile (-13%), mineral and stone (-11%), and food and beverage (-11%).

On a regional basis, activity at all U.S. ports were down. The East Coast ports were off by 2%, with the best performing sector being autos and parts (up 19%). West Coast ports were down by 9%, which chemical imports showing the most improvement over 2010 (up 6%). Gulf Coast port activity was down by 11%, although textile imports were up 20%. Activity at all other ports were down by 5%, though electronics were up an impressive 67%.