Maersk's July 2026 North America Market Update reports an early, compressed peak shipping season with June import volumes forecast at 2.25 million TEUs (+14.3% YoY), causing tight space across Transpacific, Transatlantic, and IMEA trade lanes. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, tariff uncertainty, and tightening inland capacity are adding further pressure to North American gateway and corridor operations.
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