by Mike Duff | Aug 10, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retailers accelerated imports ahead of July tariff changes, creating an early peak shipping season that is expected to ease to lower volumes through the fall, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett...
by Mike Duff | Jul 8, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates predicts import volume at the major container ports across the United States should hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff...
by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to rise year over year in June as retailers bring merchandise into the country ahead of potential tariff increases and higher shipping costs, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National...
by Mike Duff | May 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below year-ago levels into early fall despite temporary gains in May and June, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The news...
by Mike Duff | Mar 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Imports at major container ports in the United States are likely to remain below last year’s levels for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, but it is too soon to gauge the impact of the conflict in Iran, according to the Global Port Tracker report...
