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2020 imports on track to hit record levels, association says

NRF: 2020 Retail imports may break record despite pandemic

November imports were up nearly 25% year-over-year and December projections coud help the year end on a high note, Global Port Tracker report shows.

January 8, 2021

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November imports were up nearly 25% year-over-year and December projections coud help the year end on a high note, Global Port Tracker report shows.

Peak-season imports hit record volume, NRF says

Imports set peak-season record, industry groups say

Preliminary results of monthly Global Port Tracker report show 6% increase from July through October as retailers prepare for holiday season.

November 10, 2020

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Preliminary results of monthly Global Port Tracker report show 6% increase from July through October as retailers prepare for holiday season.

Retail imports jumped to unexpected levels in July, NRF and Hackett say

UPS, DHL also boost hiring to meet forecast of rising e-commerce volume this holiday peak.

September 9, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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UPS, DHL also boost hiring to meet forecast of rising e-commerce volume this holiday peak.

NRF forecast: 2020 retail import total will be lowest in four years

Peak season is likely to be a “disappointment” as first half of 2020 was down 10.1% from last year for container port imports.

August 10, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Peak season is likely to be a “disappointment” as first half of 2020 was down 10.1% from last year for container port imports.

April container import statistics “significantly” better than expected

NRF and Hackett report finds U.S. ports rebounded 17% from four-year low in March, but remain well below 2019 levels.

June 8, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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NRF and Hackett report finds U.S. ports rebounded 17% from four-year low in March, but remain well below 2019 levels.

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