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As Retailers Worry About Port Strike, Imports Surge

Facing uncertainty over an unsettled labor dispute between West Coast dockworkers and the operators of port terminals and shipping lines, imports are expected to reach their highest monthly volume in at least five years in July, according to the Global Port Tracker report.

The report, released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, found that import volume is projected to spike 4.3 percent in July compared to the prior year.

It’s the latest month in a recent string of higher import volumes that began in the spring, which the NRF says is a result of retailers bringing in shipments early to ensure their shelves are stocked for the key back-to-school and holiday selling periods.

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About Jaime Koch

Jaime Koch was the managing editor of Hardware Retailing Magazine. Jaime regularly traveled around the country and internationally to visit with retailers and share their stories. Jaime was honored by the American Society of Business Publishers for Editorial Excellence.

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