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North American Import Demand Is Splitting by Gateway: Build a Port Share-Shift Dashboard
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North American Import Demand Is Splitting by Gateway: Build a Port Share-Shift Dashboard

A practical framework for measuring North American port share shifts and deciding when ocean import volume should move among West, Gulf, and East Coast gateways.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Auto Importers Are Treating Port Choice as a Distribution Strategy, Not a Vessel Call
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Auto Importers Are Treating Port Choice as a Distribution Strategy, Not a Vessel Call

Mitsubishi's Port Freeport move shows why auto importers should treat RoRo port selection as a downstream distribution strategy.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsJuly 16, 2026 · 6 min read
U.S.-Bound Imports Have Fallen for Seven Straight Months. That’s a Demand Signal, Not a Blip.
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U.S.-Bound Imports Have Fallen for Seven Straight Months. That’s a Demand Signal, Not a Blip.

U.S.-bound containerized imports fell to 2.46 million TEU in March 2026, the seventh straight year-over-year decline, signaling softer replenishment demand, cautious inventory behavior, and continued landed-cost pressure.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 22, 2026 · 6 min read