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October Import Cargo to Remain Strong Despite Three-Day Strike

Global Port Tracker report predicts that imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue at elevated levels…

Press Releases October 8, 2024
NRF and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker expects August cargo volume highest since last fall.

August Cargo Volume Should be Highest Since Last Fall

The latest Global Port Tracker report expects imports at major container ports to reach their highest level in…

Press Releases August 7, 2023
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Near-Record Import Levels Expected at U.S. Ports as Congestion Continues

Consumers are still spending and the supply chain is still working to keep up, according to NRF.

Press Releases March 8, 2022
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Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High

Imports saw year-over-year growth as high as 65 percent in some months during 2021.

Press Releases January 7, 2022
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Retail Cargo Continues Setting Records

Supply chains struggle to keep up with consumer demand.

Press Releases June 7, 2021
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Retail Imports Expected to Hit Repeated Monthly Records

This follows a record year in 2020.

Press Releases February 8, 2021
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Imports Spike as Economy Continues Recovery

The spike is also attributed to retailers stocking up for holidays.

Press Releases September 9, 2020
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Retail Imports to See Lowest Annual Total in Four Years  

August is expected to be the busiest month of the July-October “peak season” but retailers are ordering less…

Press Releases August 10, 2020
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Pandemic’s Impact on Imports Easing

The numbers are still below last year.

Press Releases June 8, 2020
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