“Major Container Routes Show Increased Cargo Volume to and from North America in February: Japan Maritime Center”

According to the preliminary data on cargo movements for major container shipping routes in February, released by the Japan Maritime Center on the 25th, the trends were as follows:

– In the Northbound route to North America, there was a 29.4% increase compared to the same month last year, with a total of 1,606,350 TEUs, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth.
– In the Southbound route from North America, there was a 9.5% increase year-on-year, amounting to 513,715 TEUs, and marking the fourth consecutive month of growth.

These figures indicate a positive trend in container cargo movements between Japan and North America, reflecting the ongoing demand for shipping services and trade activities between the regions. Stay informed for further updates and analysis on the container shipping trends in these key routes as the data is finalized and detailed insights are provided.