EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Hidden Cost of Empty Container Repositioning
from The Supply Chain Economy with Fexingo: Logistics, Shipping, and Goods Movement · host Fexingo
In Episode 52 of The Supply Chain Economy, Lucas and Luna dig into a massive hidden cost in global trade: repositioning empty containers. Each year, shipping lines spend billions moving empty boxes back to where exports originate. Using the latest trade data from April 2026—which shows U.S. imports outpacing exports by nearly a trillion dollars annually—they explain why this imbalance keeps getting worse. They break down the economics of the empty container problem, why exporters in the Midwest struggle to find boxes, and how carriers are starting to rethink their networks. A must-listen for anyone in logistics, trade finance, or manufacturing. #EmptyContainers #ContainerRepositioning #TradeImbalance #ShippingCosts #Logistics #SupplyChain #Exporters #Imports #Carriers #USPorts #OceanFreight #ContainerShortage #TradeDeficit #Economics #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SupplyChainEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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