Tag: Container imports

Ocean Contain Imports Plunge; Port Disruptions may Impact Holiday Sales

Ocean Contain Imports Plunge; Port Disruptions may Impact Holiday Sales

| November 22, 2014

Imports of ocean containers plunged 24.3 percent in October, after hitting a record high in September according to Cass Information Systems. Exports, on the other hand, increased 7.1 percent after a seasonal September drop. Severe work slowdowns, equipment capacity issues, and stoppages have contributed to extended delays at West coast ports, particularly LA/LongBeach and Oakland. […]

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U.S. Container Exports at Five-Year Low

U.S. Container Exports at Five-Year Low

| June 11, 2014

Ocean container exports dropped 1.5 percent in May, setting a new low in the five‐year history of this index. Compared to May of last year, container exports were down 24.3 percent. These small monthly fluctuations, according to Cass Information Systems, are typical for the time of year – export and import container volumes usually remain […]

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