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Todd MaidenFriday, June 4, 2021

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Modest inventory bump not likely to slow freight’s flow anytime soon

There was a fair amount of “feel-good” talk regarding inventory build during the fiscal first-quarter retail earnings season. But for several chains, the year-over-year comparisons…

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Todd MaidenMonday, May 17, 2021

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Freight continues to flow in, capacity does not

Freight shipments continue to break records with little signs of slowing. The year-over-year comparisons get tougher in the back half of 2021 but the current…

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John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentThursday, April 29, 2021

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West Coast port crisis caught in infrastructure debate

Container rates doubling from a year ago is a lesson for port investment, according to Port of Long Beach’s Mario Cordero.

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Todd MaidenThursday, April 15, 2021

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Retail sales pop in March along with freight demand

Retail sales surged in March along with freight volumes. An increase in vaccinations and stimulus payments provided a “perfect alignment” for the blowout report.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, April 8, 2021

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Port of Long Beach smashes container records in March

If you ordered a fire pit or a rowing machine online, there’s a good chance it’s coming through the Port of Long Beach. The port…

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John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentTuesday, March 23, 2021

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Port of Los Angeles outlines spending plans for new tax funds

The Port of LA will use tax funds for repairs needed to address its booming business.

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Containers will continue to land at a high rate

Todd MaidenTuesday, March 9, 2021

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Retail container imports ‘expected to grow dramatically’

Booming sales, thin inventories and more stimulus on the way provide the backdrop for potentially setting a new record for retail container imports in 2021.…

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