Supply chain experts have warned that the record container volume levels at the Port of Oakland , which is up 2.7% over January , are largely due to frontloading. While the port is heading for its third consecutive year of record cargo levels, insiders said this year 's results are largely accelerated orders to beat the imposition of the tariffs due to the US - US trade war, with many predicting a sharp drop in year once the measures come into full effect. Reasons for the cargo spike vary, according to shipping experts. They also noted that warehouses are filled up with merchandise from West Coast and shipping lines have added more than 30 voyages to transpacific routes.
Supply chain experts have warned that the record container volume levels at the Port of Oakland , which is up 2.7% over January , are largely due to frontloading. While the port is heading for its third consecutive year of record cargo levels, insiders said this year 's results are largely accelerated orders to beat the imposition of the tariffs due to the US - US trade war, with many predicting a sharp drop in year once the measures come into full effect. They also noted that warehouses are filled up with merchandise from West Coast and shipping lines have added more than 30 voyages to transpacific routes.