
Port Houston July TEU volume falls 6%
Port Houston handled 369,899 TEUs in July, a 6% drop from 392,829 TEUs in July 2025, according to Freightwaves. The port’s container activity slowed after a frontloading surge earlier in 2026.
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Port Houston handled 369,899 TEUs in July, a 6% drop from 392,829 TEUs in July 2025, according to Freightwaves. The port’s container activity slowed after a frontloading surge earlier in 2026.

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