newsworthy Imports break new records under pressure of holiday peak, tariff threats December 14, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Container trade could slump in 2019 as political uncertainty boosts prices, dampens consumer sentiment, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Retail imports remain strong ahead of tariff increase November 9, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Politically motivated trade environment fuels higher-than-usual activity at major U.S. ports, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports expected to set record in July July 9, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Strong consumer spending delays impact of tariffs on Chinese imports, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Ocean import traffic seen growing through summer despite tariff threats, report says May 9, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments July and August traffic could set records for single-month activity, NRF-Hackett report finds.Read More
transportation report Only so many hours in the dray February 13, 2018 Mark B. Solomon No Comments ELD compliance issues for dray drivers could impact their operations, at a cost to the intermodal ecosystem.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports expected to grow 4.9 percent in first half of 2018, NRF-Hackett report says February 9, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 2017 imports finish 7.6 percent above previous year, but growth is expected to moderate in 2018.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports seen growing 7 percent in 2017, NRF-Hackett report says January 8, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Strong year capped by holiday surge, report says.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports to level off in November after months of record volumes, report says November 9, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Stores and warehouses already fully stocked for holiday season, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports break another record as holiday season nears, report says October 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments August volumes were up 5.6 percent over last year, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports on record pace for 2017 August 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Rise in seagoing import traffic will make August busiest month on record, NRF/Hackett report says.Read More