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November Contrasts: North American Container Volumes Shrink Amid Global Growth Surge
While global container demand surged by 7.2% in November 2025, North America recorded a 3.9% decline under the weight of trade wars, marking the market's eighth consecutive month of contraction.
There is an old adage in business: “Trade goes where it’s wanted and stays where it’s appreciated.”
This maxim has never rung truer than in this past November. As President Donald Trump’s trade war persists, global container shipping demand recorded a 7.2% growth across all regions compared to a year earlier - except for North America, where actual import volumes fell by 3.9%.
The World Accelerates, North America Stalls
According to figures from Container Trades Statistics (CTS) - which measures cargo volumes at the time of loading - if North America is excluded, global growth was even more impressive, hitting 10.1%.
In terms of import growth velocity, Sub-Saharan Africa led the globe with a 25.5% increase. Conversely, North America was the sole region to witness a decline, shedding 3.9% in volume. This marks the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year volume contraction, a trend paralleling the escalation of tariffs and the trade war initiated by Mr. Trump.
Shifting Cargo Flows from Asia
Shifts in trade flows are most evident on major ocean trade lanes originating from Asia. Cargo is seeking new destinations instead of the traditional US market:
• Africa: Up 34.2%.
• Indian Subcontinent & Middle East: Up 20.2%.
• Latin America and Europe: Both up 15.5%.
Meanwhile, the Trans-Pacific route to North America recorded a 4.7% decline, starkly reflecting the cooling demand on what is traditionally the world’s busiest trade corridor.
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