The recent surge of U.S. exports has created a more balanced trade picture for U.S. ports and the stakeholders they serve. If this is a sustainable trend, analysts expect to see more investment in infrastructure and increased competition among the leading gateways. For most multinational shippers, the days of having one or two major domestic ocean cargo load centers is over. Highly segmented supply chains along with cross-enterprise operations are now changing the U.S. landscape. While Mega-vessels may be calling on some deep-water ports, ocean carriers are also hedging their bets by sending smaller ships on alternative deployments.
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