美国年末进口预计大幅放缓 是疲软“新常态”还是暂时调整？

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. is expected to see a significant slowdown in import volumes during the traditional holiday shopping season, with predictions of declines in container imports for November and December compared to the previous year [1][2]. Import Volume Trends - The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts a decline of 14.4% and 17.9% in container imports for November and December, respectively [1]. - Vizion's real-time monitoring indicates a projected year-on-year drop of approximately 16.6% in December imports [1]. - C.H. Robinson predicts container import declines of 19.7% and 20.1% for the last two months of the year [1]. Demand and Economic Outlook - There are concerns about the weak demand in the U.S. market, with specific categories like furniture and toys showing significant declines in imports [1][2]. - The CEO of Vizion expressed deep concerns about the future of U.S. goods trade, suggesting that low demand has become the "new normal" in the freight market [1]. - The DAT's truck freight volume index indicates a simultaneous decline in rates for various truck types, reflecting the overall state of the goods economy [2]. Inventory and Supply Chain Adjustments - Many North American retailers have adjusted their ordering and inventory strategies, completing orders earlier to avoid congestion during peak seasons [3]. - The Port of Los Angeles reported a 6.3% year-on-year decrease in container volume for October, with expectations of further declines in November and December [3]. Capacity and Pricing Outlook - Container utilization rates have dropped from 100% to 91%, with a forecast of 2.19 million TEUs arriving in December 2025, down from 2.62 million TEUs the previous year [4]. - There are warnings of a potential long-term oversupply in shipping capacity, which could lead to significant adjustments in the freight market [5]. - Despite the current challenges, C.H. Robinson noted that shipping rates remain relatively high due to careful capacity management by shipping companies [5]. Future Projections - The Port of Long Beach's CEO anticipates a slight increase in imports before the Lunar New Year in February, but acknowledges the uncertainty in economic data [6]. - Overall, there is an expectation for container volumes to approach last year's record of 9.6 million TEUs, with moderate growth projected for 2026 depending on economic performance and tariff policies [6].