US Container Import Volume & TEU Flow Explorer

Descartes Dataset
Data Source: @DeItaone / Walter Bloomberg • Descartes Systems Group
Simulated Volume
2.60M TEUs
+3.0% YoY | +22.0% vs Aug '19
All-Time Monthly Rank
Third-highest monthly level on record (Descartes data)
Historic peak: May 2022 (2.62M)
Port Throughput Stress
Elevated (68.4%)
Terminal & berth dwell index
Intermodal Velocity
18.2 mph
Class I rail network average

U.S. Inbound TEUs vs Historical Highs (Descartes)

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August import volume surged to 2.6M TEUs, ranking #3 all-time behind May 2022 and March 2022. The chart reflects live demand adjustments.

Supply Chain Simulation Controls

Resilient Demand Surge
Import Volume Scale 2.60M TEUs
Consumer Demand Resilience Normal (+3.0% YoY)
Berth & Gate Stress Level 68.4%
Logistics Indicator Status / Est. Simulated Value
Avg Container Dwell Time Nominal 4.2 days
West Coast Gate Queues Moderate 48 mins
Class I Intermodal Rail Velocity Adequate 18.2 mph
Chassis Utilization Rate Elevated 74.5%
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