# What will U.S. total port volumes be in January 2026 (Global Port Tracker)?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/port-volumes-january-2026  
**Type:** Numeric forecast  
**Status:** resolved  
**Deadline:** 2026-03-15  
**Category:** indices  
**Current consensus:** 1.99M TEUs  
**Forecasts:** 9

## Description

NRF forecasts January 2026 at 2.0M TEUs, down 10.3% year-over-year. January is historically weak, but a reading below 1.85M would signal severe demand destruction from tariffs. Above 2.10M would indicate inventory restocking is beginning earlier than expected.

## Resolution criteria

Use the actual January 2026 TEU volume (in millions) reported in the February or March 2026 Global Port Tracker report from NRF/Hackett Associates.

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_Rig Load — freight market forecasting. Crowd consensus is public; sign in to submit a forecast. Source: https://www.rigload.com/markets/port-volumes-january-2026_