U.S. Container Imports Defy Expectations as Peak Season Stretches Into September

September to Be Biggest Month for US Imports with Expected Declines Delayed

The retail trade association has once again revised its outlook for U.S. container import volumes, illustrating one of the most unpredictable years ev...

U.S. Container Imports Defy Expectations as Peak Season Stretches Into September

The peak shipping season at major U.S. container ports is proving longer than expected, with September now forecast to become the busiest month of the year for imports, according to...

U.S. Imports Carry On Through Extended Peak Season

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US retailers expect September to be busiest month of year for imports

An already strong peak shipping season is forecast to end with a bang this month as vessel delays in China and draft restrictions along the Panama Canal push robust imports into early fall, the National Retail Federation says.

September could be a peak month for port imports

Extended peak season reflects resilient consumer demand despite tariffs, inflation and higher fuel prices.