The rapid growth in U.S. ports’ container handling seen in recent months slowed in March, with imports rising by just 2% on a year earlier. That’s been partly due to seasonal effects in Asia. The 8% increase in handling in the first quarter as a whole may represent a more accurate picture of demand. New York / Newark did best among the major ports with a 16% rise in the first quarter after a 22% surge in March. Among midsize ports Miami, New Orleans and San Juan (Puerto Rico) all saw improvements in the first quarter after a challenging 2017. Meanwhile LA and Long Beach did worst with...