Dear Bill,

Welcome to our May Supply Chain Update, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of importing. We are highlighting key news stories to global supply chains, risk management, emerging trends, and sustainability. We aim to provide relevant and up-to-date information to help you succeed in your importing endeavors. Your feedback and suggestions are always appreciated.

     -Ryan

NY-NJ port stakeholders improve trucker experience as downturn cuts work - Journal of Commerce

NY-NJ port officials and marine terminals are stepping up efforts to hold on to drivers amid the downturn.

US container imports follow pre-pandemic trends - Seatrade Maritime

Port of New York and New Jersey A vessel approaches a bridge. US container imports in April 2023 were significantly higher than the previous month ...

Port Labor Disputes Raise New Fears Over U.S. Import Disruptions - The Wall Street Journal

... by the uncertainty of the contract talks, are now looking to divert more imports to ports at Houston, Savannah, Ga., and New York-New Jersey.

US import prices fall more than expected in March - Reuters

U.S. import prices fell more than expected in March, leading to the ... The OOCL Europe is docked at the Port of Newark in Newark, New Jersey U.S. ...

Port of LA imports rebounding, but labour agreement is now 'crucial' - The Loadstar

There are “bright skies ahead” at the port of Los Angeles, according to its executive director, Gene Seroka, given the improving economic outlook.

Port of New York and New Jersey in 'strongest position in decades' despite cargo dipLloyd's List - Informa PLC

The Gulf coast port of Houston saw first-quarter volumes rise 3.4% despite a 2.6% decline in imports, as loaded exports rose 26% year on year through ...

Drayage rates fall sharply amid downturn in NY-NJ port volumes - Journal of Commerce

New York-New Jersey port truckers who worked five days per week last year are now down to about half that amount, sending spot drayage rates well ...

Imports expected to remain below 2022 most of this year - American Journal of Transportation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major container ports is climbing back ... Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, ...

National Retail Federation lowers US consumer good import forecast for first half of 2023 - Shore News Network

If imports hit that new target, it would mark a 23% drop from the first half of 2022, according to the forecast released by the National Retail ...

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Ryan Skinner

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