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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

September Import Cargo to Remain Elevated Ahead of Possible Port Strike

September is forecast at 2.31 million TEU, up 14% year over year.

Press Releases September 10, 2024

Monthly Import Cargo Continues Peak Season Surge

The import numbers come as NRF is forecasting that 2024 retail sales will grow between 2.5% and 3.5%…

Press Releases August 9, 2024
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Import Cargo Slowing Along with Spending Growth

Cargo volumes will still be strong the rest of the year, but not as high as expected a…

Press Releases October 10, 2023

Imports for First Half of 2023 Expected to be 22% Below Same Time Last Year

The lower numbers are expected despite increased consumer spending, according to the Global Port Tracker report.

Press Releases June 7, 2023
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Imports Expected to Remain Below 2022 Most of This Year

The first half of 2023 is now forecast at 10.4 million TEU, down 22.8% from the first half…

Press Releases May 9, 2023
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U.S. Ports Set Another Record

Volume remains high and West Coast labor contract talks continue.

Press Releases July 8, 2022
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U.S. Ports Remain at Near-Record Volume

The consumer demand continues and West Coast contract deadline approaches.

Press Releases June 9, 2022
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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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