newsworthy U.S. ports, importers priming for the strongest volume surge in 17 years July 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments NRF, Hackett says July and August may be two best months in monthly report's history.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports seen growing through summer, fall, report says May 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments First-half TEU volumes forecast up 5.6 percent, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Container ports expect strong import numbers for spring and summer April 10, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Imports forecast to rise quickly after February numbers are hit by Asian factory closures over Chinese New Year, NRF and Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Seagoing import traffic to rise 4.6 percent in first half of year, NRF, Hackett report says February 9, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Stronger economy to drive import gains, absent protectionist measures, report says.Read More
newsworthy Sea container imports seen better than expected in holiday period, report says January 9, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Container flows projected up 7 percent in December, more than double original forecasts.Read More
newsworthy Container ports expect seasonal jump in imports December 9, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Holiday shopping drives forecast of 3.2-percent jump in imports for December.Read More
newsworthy Container imports rise slowly to meet holiday demand November 9, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Annual import growth should be modest but sustained during the first half of 2017, report predicts.Read More
newsworthy U.S. ocean imports should stay strong in September despite Hanjin demise, report says September 9, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Supply chain finding alternate sources of capacity, NRF-Hackett report says.Read More
newsworthy Container import volumes on track for modest rise in first half of 2016 February 10, 2016 Ben Ames No Comments February Port Tracker report shows that retailers are slowly rebuilding inventories as consumer spending continues steady growth.Read More
newsworthy Retailers using e-commerce tools to prepare for holiday sales rush November 11, 2015 Ben Ames No Comments Holiday sales on track to rise 4.2 percent over 2014.Read More