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US container volumes forecast to see early year decline
Trade association does not expect volume levels to normalise until April in wake of ports dispute.
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Found an interesting story?
US container volumes forecast to see early year decline
Trade association does not expect volume levels to normalise until April in wake of ports dispute.
The US container ports are set to see weaker volumes in the first few months of this year, according to a major trade association.
Despite this volumes for the first half of the year are still expected to see a 4.5% increase, says the US National Retail Federation (NRF).
“Comparisons with last year are difficult because of the surge of cargo after problems at West Coast ports ended, but we think consumers will continue to increase their spending this year and retailers
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