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Retail Cargo Imports Expected to See Final Tariff-Driven Surge This Month
The Global Port Tracker expects cargo imports at major U.S. container ports to see a final surge ahead of new…
Terminal Operator GCT Joins TradeLens to ‘Increase Cargo Velocity’
TradeLens is an open and neutral industry platform for global trade, underpinned by blockchain and supported…
Here’s How Tariffs are Turning Cargo Imports Into a Rollercoaster Ride
As the new tariffs took effect in September, cargo imports ticked up 1.6 percent, but October's shipments are…
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Maersk Upgrades to JDA Cloud-Based WMS to Manage ‘Complex Warehouse Operations’
The addition of JDA's cloud-based solutions will expand the range and flexibility of Maersk's delivery…
Container Ports Shutter as Hurricane Dorian Threatens Southeast Coast
Container ports are closing in the midst of Hurricane Dorian, and the potential delay-inducing damage at the…
Retail Cargo Import Patterns Disrupted by Trade War
Year-to-year comparisons of cargo imports at U.S. ports are seen fluctuating in the second half, disrupted by…
NY-NJ Port Authority Says Ports Will Be ‘Dramatically Different’ by 2050
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's 30-year plan includes a strategy for greater sustainability…
Retailers Still Hedging Imports Against Possible Tariffs, But Not at Last Year’s Pace
Cargo imports at U.S. container ports will remain at high levels this summer, but are expected to grow more…
Cargo Imports Rise as Retailers Stock Up to Stay Ahead of More Tariffs
Cargo imports at U.S. container ports are expected to increase this summer as retailers look to get ahead of…
Cargo Import Fluctuations Seen as Tariff Threats Impact Supply Chain
U.S. ports handled 1.61 million TEU in March, down 0.6 percent from February, but up 4.4 percent…
Cargo Imports Dip, But Tariff Delay Paves Way for an Uptick
With tariff increases delayed and the summer selling season approaching, cargo shipments at U.S. ports are…
With Tariff Hike on Hold, Retail Cargo Imports to Slow in March
Cargo imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to fall to their lowest level in 11 months in March…
Index-Linked Contracts Could Curb Price Volatility in Ocean Freight Rates, Report Says
Shippers are increasingly frustrated with the current process of setting ocean freight rates, as evidenced by…
Retail Cargo Imports Stay Robust Ahead of Possible March Tariff Hike
Facing a March 1 deadline for threatened 25 percent tariffs on Chinese imports, shipments at U.S. container…
New York-New Jersey Ports Set Record Cargo Volume in 2018
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey posted 7 percent cargo growth in 2018, surpassing the 7 million…