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 | Apr 10, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
With the threat of tariffs looming despite the White House decision this week to hold back many proposed tariffs for 90 days, import cargo at the major container ports in the United States will likely drop significantly beginning next month, according to the Global... by Mike Duff | Aug 19, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Retailers are importing an increasing volume of merchandise amid the threat of a labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports and as freight rates increase largely because of international tensions, according to the Global Port Tracker report issued by the National... 