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

14/08/2014

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 ...

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