West Coast Ports See Record Imports in Midst of Dockworker Contract Negotiations
By Amanda L. Snyder
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With the uncertainty surrounding the possibility of workers walking off the job without a contract in place, retailers, in turn, have begun to import merchandise early in fear of a disruption that could prevent holiday stock from reaching store shelves. While workers have remained on the job during negotiations, operational issues have led to port congestion, causing record import numbers in August (1.52 million 20-foot equivalent units) and September (an estimated 1.48 million units), according to the National Retail Federation.
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