News / US ports sweating on successful labour talks as imports look set for a record high

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August is looking particularly hot at US ports this year, as import volumes at major east and west coast container ports are expected to swell to an all-time record of 1.54m teu.

According to the latest Global Port Tracker (GPT) report, retailers are bringing forward orders to safeguard against a potential breakdown in west coast port operations as labour negotiations continue.

With the master contract between the employers’ Pacific Maritime Association and the west coast branch of the International Longshore and Warehouse ...