NRF: contract talks have stalled at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports Nervous retailers are importing extra merchandise this month ahead of potential dockworker strike. August 8, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Nervous retailers are importing extra merchandise this month ahead of potential dockworker strike.Read More
Summer monthly imports to hit highest level since 2022 NRF and Hackett say consumers are spending and retailers are stocking up. June 10, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NRF and Hackett say consumers are spending and retailers are stocking up.Read More
U.S. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October NRF and Hackett report says ports are increasing volumes despite disruptions at Panama Canal, Red Sea, and Baltimore. April 9, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NRF and Hackett report says ports are increasing volumes despite disruptions at Panama Canal, Red Sea, and Baltimore.Read More
Import levels have adjusted to Red Sea disruptions, numbers show Initial surge in shipping prices and delays is now subsiding, as carriers find new routes, NRF and Hackett say March 8, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Initial surge in shipping prices and delays is now subsiding, as carriers find new routes, NRF and Hackett sayRead More
Inbound cargo at U.S. container ports rose in December despite Red Sea violence Global freight flows adjusting to volatility and uncertainty caused by Suez Canal chaos, NRF and Hacket say February 9, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Global freight flows adjusting to volatility and uncertainty caused by Suez Canal chaos, NRF and Hacket sayRead More
Maritime imports to U.S. enter “winter lull” but Red Sea strife threatens Attacks on cargo ships are leading to longer transit times and increased costs, NRF and Hackett report says January 8, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Attacks on cargo ships are leading to longer transit times and increased costs, NRF and Hackett report saysRead More
Recession risk may be “behind us,” NRF and Hackett report says Retail group points to solid Black Friday weekend sales, strong corporate profits, and continued growth of GDP December 8, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Retail group points to solid Black Friday weekend sales, strong corporate profits, and continued growth of GDPRead More
Container imports wind down for the year, NRF and Hackett say Most imported holiday season merchandise is already in retailers’ stores and DCs November 13, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Most imported holiday season merchandise is already in retailers’ stores and DCsRead More
August import cargo volume expected to bounce up to highest level in nearly a year Winter holiday inventory stocking rush comes just as labor disputes are settled at West Coast ports, Canadian container ports, and UPS fleet sites. August 7, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Winter holiday inventory stocking rush comes just as labor disputes are settled at West Coast ports, Canadian container ports, and UPS fleet sites.Read More
Forecast: import container volumes will remain “well below” last year’s levels through the fall NRF and Hackett report predicts that imports will remain low until inflation rates and inventory surpluses are reduced. May 8, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NRF and Hackett report predicts that imports will remain low until inflation rates and inventory surpluses are reduced.Read More