US container imports are set for “significant year-on-year increases” this spring a major trade body has predicted.

NRF anticipate "significant" increases in US container volumes this spring
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says it expects retail container traffic to be flat in January, before increases resume.

“We’re headed into the slow season for cargo shipments, but forecasts indicate that retailers will be stocking up this spring in anticipation of a moderate recovery as the year progresses,” NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy Jonathan Gold said.

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