9 October 2026
Retailers say extended peak shipping season winding down
The peak shipping season for U. S. container imports is winding down after an unusually long stretch of elevated volumes through the summer and early fall, the National Retail Federation said. The latest Global Port Tracker report, produced by NRF and Hackett Associates, indicates August was likely the busiest month of 2026, replacing September as the anticipated peak. Imports are expected to ease through the remainder of the year as retailers shift from stocking holiday merchandise to replenishing inventories and preparing for early 2027.
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