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Looming Tariff Threats Shake Up Industrial Activity

Despite that, healthy consumer trends, e-commerce and freight volumes signal stability.

By Kristen Smithberg | February 10, 2025 at 05:55 AM

Companies are preparing for tariffs levied against China and other countries by the Trump administration by pulling freight forward, considering price hikes and adjusting supply chains, according to Savills’ Q4 industrial report. Freight movement pushed port volumes up last year.

Monthly TEU freight volume was up more than 20% year-over-year in Long Beach, California, nearly 19% in Los Angeles, and more than 16% in Seattle. Other top ports for the quarter were New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Oakland, Houston, Virginia and Charleston.

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