These exports are mainly resin, and Houston Port is the top gateway for resin exports in the United States, accounting for 59% of the total resin exports. Since the beginning of the year, the import volume has decreased by 7%. This year, the consolidated loading capacity remains unchanged.

The container throughput of SC Ports in South Carolina decreased in August to 203169 TEUs and 111745 terminal containers, a decrease of 9% compared to the same month in 2022.

Extreme weather, especially typhoons and hurricanes in North Asia and the United States, has led to increased congestion at major ports.