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原文传递 Port Tracker calls for new volume records for U.S.-bound retail container imports

题名：	Port Tracker calls for new volume records for U.S.-bound retail container imports
正文语种：	eng
作者：	Jeff Berman
摘要：	ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT edition of the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, U.S. retail container imports are on pace to set a new record, driven by ongoing elevated consumer demand stretching supply chains, as well as retail shippers shifting focus from back-to-school to the holiday peak season. "Back-to-school supplies have been hit by the same supply chain disruptions and port congestion that have affected other products this year, but retailers are working hard to ensure that school and college goods are where they need to be," said Jonathan Gold, NRF's vice president for supply chain and Customs policy. "Strong consumer demand has outpaced supply chain operations since late last year and could remain a challenge as the holidays approach." According to Gold, the continuing lack of labor, equipment and capacity has highlighted systemic issues and the need to create a truly 21st century supply chain to ensure resiliency against the next major disruption. "Passage of infrastructure legislation currently pending in Congress is a key step in that direction," he added. "We need continued focus by the administration to help address these issues as well." For June, the most recent month for which data is available, import volumes came in at 2.15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), down 7.8% compared to Mays record-high of 2.33 million TEU and up 33.7% compared to June 2020, a period when many stores remained shut down because of the pandemic.
出版年：	2021
期刊名称：	Logistics Management
卷：	60
期：	9