The National Retail Federation said US ports in September ended up handling 2.37 million TEUs, making it the busiest month of 2026 and the third-busiest in the history of its Global Port Tracker.
The move followed a USTR notice Friday saying the agency would postpone port fees on China-built or -controlled ships calling at US ports for two months starting Monday.
Soft demand and upcoming truck emissions regulations are weighing on motor carrier purchasing decisions, despite higher trucking rates.
