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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.
San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for March 2026
Truck dwell stayed under 3 days for the 14th straight month. Rail improved by more than 2 full days year-over-year. PMSA's March 2026 dwell time numbers are in.
The 2026 Olympia Legislative Session – It Could Have Been Worse
By Jordan Royer, Vice President External Affairs, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
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.
USWC Historic Shares of U.S. Containerized Trade
Explore historic trends in U.S. West Coast containerized trade shares, examining cargo shifts to East and Gulf Coast ports and the role of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
December 2025 TEUs
A detailed look at December 2025 container volumes at major Pacific Coast ports, analyzing inbound TEUs, year-over-year trends, and regional trade performance.