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NRF's Global Port Tracker report says cargo at major container ports in the US reach its peak in fall, which was later than expected.

NRF is forecasting that 2023 holiday sales will increase between 3% and 4% over last year.

The Global Port Tracker reports that US import volume at major US ports is expected to decelerate as the holiday season approaches.

The holiday season is well underway and that means a slowdown for imported cargo as the end of the year draws closer.

Some Minnesota DFLers, who are all loyal to Biden, are privately fuming at Phillips, but few are doing so publicly. 

The number of loaded outbound containers moving through South Carolinas marine terminals swelled by more than 12 percent in September.

US Import cargo volume has peaked for the year and is anticipated to gradually slow down as the holiday season approaches.

Import cargo volume has already hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow headed into the holiday season, according to the NRF.

While U.S. container import volumes have shown month-to-month increases since early in 2023, and are above 2019 pre-pandemic levels, they are expected...

Retailers are optimistic about the holiday season as US ports are anticipated to hit 2 million TEU for the second consecutive month.