Retail Imports Still High as Peak Season Ends
Cargo imports at major container ports grew 13% to 2.37 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in Sep., making it the busiest month of the year as peak season winds down, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates’ Global Port Tracker report. Ports have seen high volume throughout this year’s longer-than-usual peak season, leading to backups at some ports, particularly on the West Coast. Additionally, a potential Watchmen strike at the nation’s largest port was avoided after the International Longshore ... Log in to view full article.