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U.S.-bound retail container imports remain strong, notes Port Tracker report

United States-bound retail container import volumes are expected to approach near-record volumes against the backdrop of retailers striving to meet ongoing strong demand levels and also hedging against potential West Coast port labor disruptions, according to the new edition of the Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.

source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/u.s._bound_retail_container_imports_remain_strong_notes_port_tracker_report

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