Zepol is pleased to announce the release of their latest report which focuses on the top 20 U.S. ports for 2011. Zepol's "2011 U.S. Port Report" provides a compelling view on how U.S. ports have been performing in the last year. Each port profile provides detailed information on recent trends, key importers, top carriers, and more.

3 Key Insights Found in the Report:

1. Based on TEU volume, 18 of the top 20 U.S. ports showed positive growth from 2010 to 2011.
   
2. China is the number one country of origin for three-fourths of the ports on our list.
3. The Port of Jacksonville posted the largest percent increase in inbound TEUs, rising over 25% in the last year.

Zepol's "U.S. Import and Export Summary" was created for importers, suppliers, customs brokers, and trade professionals in all industries to gain a better understanding of the U.S. trade market thus far in 2011. We summarize key trends and top performers as well as important developments in the industry. The report provides detailed information on U.S. ports, carriers, consignees, and more.

3 Key Insights Found in the Report:

1. The Port of Baltimore increased TEUs imported by 10% from last year, while the Port of Seattle saw a decrease of 13%.
   
2. Ranked second on our Master Carrier list, Mediterranean Shipping Company posted a 17% increase in TEUs shipped from last year, and is one of the few carriers that exhibited an increase.
3. The value of imports from Saudi Arabia rose 46% this year over last year due to the increased price of oil.

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Zepol has created this guidebook for importers, customs brokers, and trade professionals in all industries to better understand the compliance risks involved when importing products into the United States. The report provides detailed information about U.S. trade compliance statistics, audit triggers, potential penalties, and more. With audits increasing along with severe penalties for noncompliance, this guidebook is intended to ensure your company does not overlook critical steps in the import-compliance process. Click the image to the right to download the free guidebook.

This report was created in connection to Zepol’s product ComplianceMonitor™, a tool designed to track and alert users on critical U.S. import compliance changes such as duty and tariff rates, U.S. Customs rulings, antidumping actions, and more.