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Southern California Ports Have Regained Their Growth Footing, But West Coast Gateways Still Have a Heavy Lift to Full Recovery
By Mike Jacob, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Southern California ports are posting record volumes, but Gulf and East Coast gateways are still winning the market share battle. Here's why.
March 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
March 2026 container data is in. West Coast ports face year-over-year dips while Houston and Virginia post gains.
The Latest News on the Proposed Port Project at Coos Bay
What happened at the Coos Bay container terminal forum, and what didn't get answered. PMSA's update on Oregon's proposed new port project.
Fertilizer Imports from the Strait of Hormuz War Zone
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. fertilizer imports are under pressure. PMSA examines how West Coast ports and American farmers are exposed to the disruption.
Container Statistics for February 2026
February 2026 container volumes are in. See how LA, Long Beach, Houston, and 20+ North American ports performed against last year and 2019 benchmarks.
Changing Origins of U.S. Automobile Tires
China's share of U.S. tire imports dropped from 25% to 3.5% in a decade. PMSA tracks where those imports are coming from now — and which ports are winning the trade.
Beyond the Mega-Ports: Who Plays in Which League?
Not every port should be measured against LA or New York. PMSA breaks down which North American container ports are actually competing in the same league.
USWC Shares of Container Traffic through U.S. Ports in February 2026
How much of U.S. container trade flows through West Coast ports? PMSA's February 2026 data tracks USWC market share by tonnage and value, for both imports and exports.
Gold Exports Surge as the Dollar Softens: What the Trade Data Shows
U.S. gold exports jumped 217% in early 2026. PMSA looks at where gold actually moves — and why almost none of it passes through West Coast seaports.
Soybeans and the U.S.-China Trade Relationship: A 70% Export Surge Explained
U.S. soybean exports to China jumped 70% in early 2026. PMSA breaks down which ports are moving the volume — and which ones aren't in the picture at all.
January 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
A detailed look at January 2026 container traffic across major North American ports, examining TEU volumes, year-over-year trends, and shifting regional trade patterns.
Ferrous Metals Containerized Trade
Explore trends in containerized ferrous metals trade, including scrap metal exports, global demand shifts, and their impact on U.S. ports and containerized cargo flows.
Who’s America’s Second Busiest Container Port?
A closer look at U.S. container port rankings, analyzing TEU volumes and the ongoing competition to claim the title of America’s second busiest port.
The Ports of Halifax and Mobile
Explore container trade at the Ports of Halifax and Mobile, analyzing TEU volumes, geographic advantages, and their roles in North American maritime logistics.