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Tariff, Labor Strike Concerns Drive U.S. Port Volumes Higher

Tariff, Labor Strike Concerns Drive U.S. Port Volumes Higher

by Mike Duff | Nov 11, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles

Potential tariff increases from the forthcoming Trump Administration are combining with ongoing labor contention to affect activity at major container ports in the United States, which could drive import volumes higher than previously expected, according to the Global...
U.S. Port Volumes Remain High in Strike Aftermath

U.S. Port Volumes Remain High in Strike Aftermath

by Mike Duff | Oct 8, 2024 | Retail Articles

Imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue at elevated levels this month after a strike that briefly shut down docks in East and Gulf Coast facilities, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and...
July Import Record Signals Retailers Getting Ahead of Possible Port Strike

July Import Record Signals Retailers Getting Ahead of Possible Port Strike

by Mike Duff | Sep 10, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles

Shipping facilities in the United States should be busy in September ahead of a possible labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The contract...
NRF: Port Volumes Continue Rising As Retailers Prepare for Second Half Holidays

NRF: Port Volumes Continue Rising As Retailers Prepare for Second Half Holidays

by Mike Duff | Jul 11, 2024 | Retail Articles

Inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the United States continues to rise despite supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. U.S. ports covered by Global Port...
Import Volume Gaining as Retailers Stock Up for Holidays, Preempt Tariff Hike

Import Volume Gaining as Retailers Stock Up for Holidays, Preempt Tariff Hike

by Mike Duff | Jun 11, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles

Monthly inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the United States should reach its highest level in nearly two years this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The report cited...
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