Red Sea Disruption Sparks Cargo Surge Preparations at U.S. Ports

U.S. ports, especially on the West Coast, are preparing for a surge in cargo volumes as shippers reroute due to Red Sea disruption from Houthi attacks. The U.S. Department of Transportation and industry stakeholders are discussing potential challenges and congestion at container ports, drawing on experiences from COVID-19 supply chain bottlenecks. While U.S. import container volumes have been minimally affected so far, there is anticipation of increased congestion in the next few weeks as shippers reroute cargo to avoid the Red Sea, potentially impacting the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.