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Ports, designed to handle predictable flows, are now victims of a roller coaster ride of delays, surging costs, and chaos. The shipping industry, which traditionally worked in a steady rhythm, has become strained under the weight of tariffs and canceled sailings. Current data reveals that departures from China to the U.S. have decreased by nearly 40%, with container volumes shrinking by about a third since the tariff hikes.