Half of respondents expressed "deep concern" about the current geopolitical climate, while 80% recognized supply chain challenges as a factor impacting their business growth.
The drop reflects a market where shippers are moving fewer loads than expected, and where "the traditional rhythms of logistics are no longer dependable."
The NTSB also pointed to a lack of adequate countermeasures built into the bridge itself as one of the reasons for the collapse of the span following the crash.
The port reported a 2% year-over-year increase in cargo volumes for the first 10 months of 2025, after processing more than 8.6 million TEUs year-to-date as of October 31.
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